Registered Nursing Associate (Bank)
Chaucer Hospital – Bank shifts – Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate to join their team of staff in the Wards department.
This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:
- Deliver holistic, compassionate care that supports patients' personal, physical, and emotional needs.
- Undertake clinical tasks such as vital signs monitoring, wound care, catheter care, nutrition and hydration support, and mobility assistance.
- Recognise and accelerate changes in a patient’s condition to senior nursing staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Contribute to ongoing patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation and care records in line with legal and professional standards.
- Participate in the safe discharge or transfer of patients, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- NMC-registered Nursing Associate.
- Completion of an approved Nursing Associate training programme.
- Understanding of person-centred care and the role of the Nursing Associate within the wider team.
- Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
- Experience in acute, surgical, outpatient, or community healthcare settings.
- Basic awareness of quality improvement, audit, or patient safety initiatives.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and care planning systems.
- Previous mentoring or supervision experience of junior staff or students.
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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