Nursing Associate - Burns & Plastics
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Whiston, L35 5DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9409-25-0667 |
Summary
Communications and relationship skills Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, provide information relating to patient care plans to junior staff and receive complex information from senior colleague). Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance. Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required. Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students. Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team Clinical Skills Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the supervision of a registered Nurse (or other registered professional dependent on the setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence focusing on the needs of the patient. Where appropriate manage work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Registered Nursing Associate role, Access clinical and care advice when needed, recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol. Support individuals with all aspects of care including activities of daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence. Work within the scope of the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates and Trust policies when administering/checking medications. Maintain appropriate levels of training and competencies for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice. Undertake clinical procedures within agreed competencies that are relevant to the speciality e.g. cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, blood glucose, catheterisation and any additional tasks that are required by speciality / organisation as reflected in Trust policy. Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines. Assist in the assessment of and management of risk across the environment where care is being administered. Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Budget Responsibilities To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment. Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period. To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework. Team Development To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery. To share best practice with junior staff and students to support their learning and development. To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self and support the departments appraisal process for junior staff by providing feedback on their performance. To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students, where appropriate. Research and Audit To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes. To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department. Personal Development To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and development review. To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation. Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve. To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice