Trainee Nursing Associate

Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the nursing associate training programme. Develop by the end of the nursing associate training programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Over the course of the 2-year TNA programme, develop the skills and knowledge to provide direct care to patients and families which may include: After undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role Supporting individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses, for example by providing relevant information on the diagnosis, signposting patients to further information or referral to social prescribing link workers etc. Performing and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on patients health conditions, activities, and responses Developing an understanding of caring and supporting people with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision