Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4
| Posting date: | 14 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: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9318-25-0755 |
Summary
Provision of compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in the critical care setting Monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse Provide effective evidence based care under the supervision of registered nurses in order to perform complex and non-complex activities Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medications Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing Associates. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures Develop knowledge and practice in any area of work required by the role Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice * DCC is currently running an IV drug pilot trial within the trust. Our RNA team are being supported to give IV medications within our service. * Additional contract details: Working across both GHNHSFT sites - CGH & GRH Additional working pattern details: Working internally across site, including days, nights and weekends