personal statement

I am ready to start a new chapter in my life and to take the next step to becoming a Registered Nurse. I have worked for the NHS for over 3 years now, and have been a Health Care Assistant for 16 months. Prior to this I worked as an Ambulance Care Assistant for East Midlands Ambulance Service. I have had experience in patient care from washing, bathing, monitoring vital signs, and working both in the community and in a hospital setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team has helped me effectively care for my patients and developed my communication skills in working with other NHS professionals. One of the most satisfying parts of my job now, and in my previous role is the direct patient contact. Developing trusting relationships and listening to them is very rewarding and helps me to get to know my patients, show empathy and maintain their dignity. I am used to shift working, working 7 days a week with various shift patterns, so this side of the role will not faze me.

I am always professional, caring and show empathy and understanding to the needs of my patients. I have the ability to work using my own skills and initiative but working for the NHS I realise the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the needs of the patients come first. Part of my current role is to coordinate for the ward which involves liaising with the bed managers, site matrons and ambulance services, utilizing my communication skills to ensure our patients get the best possible level of care available from admission to discharge. Another part of this role is to attend the daily bed managers meetings, all areas of the hospital attend the meeting, so you have to be confident, clear and professional when communicating about your ward and you pass on any areas of concerns. I am a very organized approachable person, and this helps me to be competent in this role.

Prior to working in the NHS I have had a professional career in the banking industry for