Nurse Associate Full Time NEW

Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join our dedicated and compassionate nursing team in Trauma & Orthopaedics. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred care.As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Team Nursing, taking responsibility for your allocated patients and ensuring care is delivered to the highest standard.About YouYou will be a Registered Nurse Associate You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be a team player, flexible in your approach, and able to work effectively in a busy environment. You will have a passion for delivering exceptional care and supporting others to achieve the same. If you are committed to making a difference to patient care and would like to develop your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.Important information: This vacancy is for a Nurse Associate position only. Applicants must hold Nurse Associate registration with the NMC. Registered Nurses should not apply as applications will not be shortlisted.Visa SponsorshipThis position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.Main duties of the jobProviding excellent patient care and ensuring that patients always come first.Undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties within your level of competency, acting on your own initiative to deliver agreed care plans.Supporting the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area.Accurately recording and reflecting care provided in the electronic patient record system (EPIC).Mentoring and supporting new care assistants as they complete the Care Certificate.Ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care and an excellent patient experience, with respect for their customs, religious beliefs, and personal preferences.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specificationPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaRegistered nursing associate on the NMC registerGCSE grade A- CDesirable criteriaLevel 3 Health related qualificactionExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive informationDesirable criteriaEvidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staffSkillsEssential criteriaIT knowledge e.g word and excelCommunication skillsAbility to organise and prioritiseAbility to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisationAbility to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contactDesirable criteriaPractice Supervisor and Assessor PreparationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now