Nursing Associate/assistant Practitioner

7 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly dynamic Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join the Health Needs in School team.

You will work across a variety of community settings working collaboratively with the multi professional team to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care and Education in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with the supervising clinicians.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly formed team within Sheffield Children's (FT), supporting C&YP with health needs to access education.
- The role of the Nursing Associate/Assistant practitioner is to work collaboratively with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care and Education in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
- The Nursing Associate/Assistant practitioner works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
- The post holder will act professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions to solve challenges and problems.
- They recognise and work within the limits of their competencies and are responsible and accountable for their actions.
- The post holder will have some responsibility for supervising learners ie new starters and students during their placements once their preceptorship is completed, and they have completed any additional training required for their area.
- They will be expected to actively contribute to quality assurance processes and service development.
- Access to a car and a full driving licence.

Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.”
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children’s health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to work in collaboration with the Registered Nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
- Perform record and interpret clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations pulse and neurological observations.
- Undertake clinical tasks including catheterisation, venepuncture and ECGs This is not an exhaustive list; additional competency based skills relevant to clinical area can be attained, once appropriate training is undertaken
- Accurately record patient’s nutritional and fluid intake as per plan of care.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other Allied Healthcare Professionals as appropriate.
- To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures.
- Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications within local policy and procedure and in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency, once oral medicines competency package is completed.
- To recognise changes in a patients’ condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising Registered Nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other Allied Healthcare Professional.
- Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
- Will be expected to undertake a full variety of shifts including night and weekend work.
- Provide education in a range of clinical skills to a range of clinical environments and staff members including support workers, education provisions, paren


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