Nursing Associate

Providing nursing care to patients attending haematology and oncology day unit.

Main duties of job will include cannulation, venepuncture ecg and CVAD dressing and venesection.

Assisting with acute haematological emergencies and performing routine observations on all patients attending the unit.

Involovment with simple dressings and assistance with procedures such as Lumbar puncture and Bone Marrow Biopsy.,

The Registered Nursing Associate will work as part of the nursing workforce, supporting Registered Nurses to deliver high quality, person-centred, compassionate care to patients. They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols. They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support / guidance to less experienced staff / learners within the clinical environment as needed.

Key duties and responsibilities

Registered Nursing Associates must work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018). Being an accountable practitioner; promoting health and preventing ill health; providing and monitoring care; working in teams; improving safety and quality and contributing to integrated care.

Main duties of job will include cannulation, venepuncture ,ecg and CVAD dressing and venesection.

Assisting with acute Haematology emergencies and performing routine observations on all patients attending the unit.

Involvement with simple dressings and assistance with procedures such as Lumbar puncture and Bone Marrow Biopsy.,

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Qualifications

Desirable: - undertaking of any haematology/oncology/acute care training

Qualifications

Essential: - foundation degree

Desirable: - undertaking of any haematology/oncology/acute care training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: - Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable: - Experience in Oncology and Haematology; - Competence in clinical areas such as venesection, venepuncture and cannulation

Skills

Desirable: - competence in venesection, venepuncture, cannulation , ecg