Role Summary
The Band 4 Nurse Associate is a highly trained support role registered and regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) working at a level above that of Senior Healthcare support workers and has a more in depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health in a range of settings covering pre-life to end of life.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We have an exciting opening for two Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our Oncology and Haematology Team working across our day case areas. This is a rare opportunity to develop skills and competencies around supportive treatments and to support the patients journey through clinical appointments.
We are looking for an established Band 4 Nurse Associate who has experience working within Cancer Services or who may be interested in a move to a new speciality.
The successful candidate will need to enjoy working with people and be able to maintain a professional approach in this sensitive environment. This post involves working alongside the Oncology and Haematology teams in their day case unit through patient assessments, cannulation/venepuncture and the delivery of some medications. The Nurse Associate will also have opportunity to work in our Outreach locations.
They deliver effective, safe and responsive nursing in and across a wide range of health and care settings. Nursing associates work independently and with others under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse within defined parameters to deliver care in line with the agreed plan.
They can undertake and monitor activities in the care of patients under indirect supervision of a registered practitioner and take action as appropriate.
The Nursing Associate will work as part of the team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of the service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioners.
The Nurse Associate will work as part of the Oncology/ or Haematology team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. They will work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities that may cross professional demarcations of care. They will support patients attending the Day case units for Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments, assist in the assessment of emergency admissions and will work with the teams to plan, co-ordinate and undertake Venesections both in the day case unit and outreach location.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who are organised and work well under pressure to join our dedicated team in this specialised area.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours 08:00 - 18:00, Monday - Saturday
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron on clare.rowley@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
