Trainee Nursing Associate

**Company description**

Solihull Rural PCN is a network of four GP practices - Arden Medical Centre, Balsall Common and Meridan Group practice, Dorridge Surgery and Hampton Surgery, with a population of 32,000 registered patients.

**Job description**

This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme at Birmingham City University. This includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care. The role will be based in a GP practice setting with period of university study and a period of training in ‘spoke placements’ such as a hospital setting.

**Main Duties**:

- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of team health professionals with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of team registered care professionals.
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the team in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising such as smoking cessation advice and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure and taking pulse and temperature where indicated by team health professionals
- 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 team as appropriate
- Report back and share information with the health team on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, with a focus on learning disabilities
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required

**Requirements**:
**Education**:
GCSE grade C or new grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE equivalents e.g. key skills level 2 or functional skills maths and English level 2 are currently accepted.

Plus one of the following:
One A level grade D or above

Two AS level grade D or above

BTEC National Award grade M

BTEC National Certificate grade PP

BTEC National Diploma grade PPP

Access to HE Diploma

NVQ level 3 full diploma

NVQ level 2 plus written paper - essay (1,500 words)

Portfolio of evidence if no level 2 qualification achieved.  A portfolio route has been devised for those applicants who are already working in a health or social care setting and who do not meet the formal entry requirements. To follow this route you are still expected to possess GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Ability to study at level 5 diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to competing the Trainee Nurse Associate programme

**Experience**:
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team

IT skills including ability to use Word, Excel and ability to learn practice based software to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Ability to communicate with members of the public including a diverse population varying in age, cultural backgrounds and economic status.

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