Nursing Associate

3 weeks ago


Chichester, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

A vacancy has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join a community nursing team in CHAMP pcn central, Chichester.

The Nursing Associate will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at their registered level. They will work alongside Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC.

The Nursing Associate works in partnership with the primary health care team, social services, private and voluntary sector, addressing health promotion priorities both locally and nationally.
- The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Training.
- They will be supported by the Registered Nursing Team and supervised by their appointed registered nurse band 5 or above.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team
- This role will include supervision and teaching of trainee or newly qualified Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants.
- Maintain at all times a kind, caring and professional attitude towards patients, relatives and colleagues within the clinical setting, taking into consideration dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, alongside cultural and religious needs.
- Recognise changes in a patient’s condition and seek assistance from a Registered Nurse or GP as appropriate.
- Provide health and care information to the patient, carers and family as appropriate.
- Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust policies.
- Adhere to the Medicines Management Policy in the storing, administering, recording & disposal of Medicines
- Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
- Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
- A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
- Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

a) The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Training.
b) Recognise changes in a patient’s condition and seeks assistance from a
Registered Nurse of band 5 or above and/or GP as appropriate.
c) Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team.
d) Using recognised assessment tools including NEWS2, MUST and Purpose-T to risk assess, record and act upon patients’ changing conditions.
e) Treat, monitor and discharge patients under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse of band 5 or above.
f) Monitor individualised care plans.
g) Perform specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, such as but not exclusively: venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, wound assessment and care, Doppler and compression, administration of medications excepting IV.
h) Plan and implement non-complex tasks and interventions guided by standard operating procedures and competency achievement.
i) Contribute to patient review, care planning and delivery of care for End of Life patients.
j) Provide support, training and supervision to others.
k) Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust policies.
l) Liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.
m) Participate in clinical audits.
n) Be responsible for own personal development, including keeping up to date with Mandatory training and training relevant to the area of practice.
o) Attend regular reviews with your team leader and have yearly appraisals.
p) Undertake a link role as required.
q) Act as a professional role model.
r) Support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service developments.
s) Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies in the patients’
homes.
t) Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, equipment and supplies.
u) Demonstrates an awareness of Health, Safety and Security risk.


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