Nursing Associate
2 weeks ago
We are a busy, acute surgical ward specialising in Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, Urology and REI. We have a 5 bedded Level One area.
Support will be offered by our senior nursing team and clinical educator to enhance the clinical skills needed for our patient group.
The Nursing Associate (NA) is a highly trained support role registered and regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) which bridges the gap between Healthcare Assistants (HCA's) and Registered Nurses (RN's).
Nursing Associates deliver hands-on care for patients of all ages and in a variety of settings under the in-direct supervision and leadership of a registered nurse.
Nursing Associates deliver and monitor care, and at times this will be independently in line with the prescribed or defined plan of care.
Registered nurses will continue to be the primary assessors and prescribers of care while nursing associates deliver and adapt care, contribute to on-going assessment and recognise when to escalate to the registered nurse or other healthcare professionals within agreed parameters.
- Work to the Trust values
- Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job
- Attend statutory, essential and mandatory
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members
- Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the
- Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body
- Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce
- Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care
- Ensure they attend Child Protection training
- Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
- Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and
- Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Key Dimensions:
- The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
- The nursing associate works independently to provide a high quality of nursing under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
- The nursing associate assumes responsibility for their workload ensuring that they adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
- Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
- Nursing associates have undertaken broad ranging theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare and wellbeing to Foundation Degree level.
- Professional development will continue in line with the conditions of continued registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council's Nursing Associate register.
- Specific tasks and knowledge will vary depending on clinical setting and responsibilities but the core job description will remain the same for all nursing associates.
- The nursing associate will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users.
- They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered nurses.
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