Nursing AssociateNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Kerensa Ward, a 25-bedded elderly care ward specialising in dementia and complex needs.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and patient-focused Nursing Associate to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults living with dementia.
Kerensa Ward provides specialist care for patients with cognitive impairment, frailty and multiple co-morbidities, focusing on dignity, safety and enhancing quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with dementia and complex elderly care needs. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using a person-centred approach Support patients with behaviours that challenge, ensuring care is delivered with dignity and respect. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including therapists, doctors and support staff. Promote a therapeutic environment suitable for individuals living with dementia. Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and junior staff. Involve families and carers in care planning and decision-making. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the ward.
Job description
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.