Children’s Nursing Associate – Sponsorship Available

Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,530 – £29,114 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 24 March 2025

Job Summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Children’s Nursing Associate to join its state-of-the-art Children’s Emergency Department and Observation Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, providing high-quality, patient-focused care to children and young people.

This role is ideal for a registered nursing associate looking to develop their clinical, A&E, and leadership skills. You will work within a supportive and friendly team, with guidance from the Children’s Practice Development Nurse to support your orientation and ongoing professional development.

Shortlisted candidates can arrange an informal visit before the interview upon request.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an allocated group of children or young people.
• Perform patient observations and report abnormal results to the nurse in charge or supervisor.
• Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment for children, young people, and their families.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their families.
• Ensure all patient care documentation is completed accurately and in line with NMC record-keeping standards.
• Communicate with patients and families about their care, answering queries and signposting as needed.
• Administer medication within scope of professional practice and as per the treatment plan.
• Maintain confidentiality about the child/young person’s admission and treatment.
• Be fully aware of the safety precautions and proper handling of equipment used in the department.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• Nursing Associate Level 5 Foundation Degree
• NMC Registration

Experience:

• Understanding of the scope of the Nursing Associate role within the team and organisation.
• Knowledge of NMC professional standards and The Code.
• Ability to recognise when to escalate issues to senior care professionals.
• Awareness of procedures and treatment plans.
• Understanding of NMC revalidation requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage a group of patients and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Basic report writing skills.
• Proficient in safe and effective medication administration following national and local policies.
• Competence in drug dose calculations.
• Ability to teach and support less qualified carers/learners.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Adaptability, enthusiasm, and conscientiousness.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in integrated care delivery.

Additional Information

• Disclosure & Barring Service Check: Required for this role.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for Skilled Worker visa applicants.
• Criminal Record Checks: Required for applicants who have lived in other countries for 12+ months in the past 10 years.