Nurse Associate

Job summary

The Nurse Associate role is to provide direct care to a range of patients within our practice. You will be guided, trained and managed by the Senior Clinical Lead to ensure safe & best practice at all times.

This role offers the successful candidate opportunities to develop in specific skill areas, which may expand your current knowledge base, or alternatively to strengthen your current clinical skills in a new and exciting environment.

You will work as part of a team of professionals, including fellow Nurse Associates, to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and in recognising your professional aspirations.

Main duties of the job

To provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

To work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to their nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

About us

We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population.

We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all of our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients.

You would be joinging a great team where your commtiment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide and Monitor Care

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all time

Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT team families, and carers

To complete nursing risk assessments using recognise risk assessment tools

Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse

Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action

Administer injections using subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes

Provide chronic disease advice as required in assisting patients in managing their conditions

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care

Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing

Be actively involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health

Professional Accountability

To be fully conversant with and work within the Nursing and Midwifery Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates

Act in the best interests of the people they care for

Act professionally at all times and be responsible and accountable for their actions

Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence

Education and Training

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

Take personal responsibility for attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements

Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace

Recognising and either directly challenging or seeking support to challenge any poor practice observed

Identify and agree through performance review an individual professional development plan in consultation with line manager

Decisions, judgements, and freedom to act

Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities, proficiencies and professional values of a Nursing Associate

To report on a day-to-day basis to the Registered Nurse in Charge

Take responsibility for a designated group of patients working under the leadership of a Registered Nurse.

Communication and relationships

To liaise and communicate with staff, managers, patients, and service users at all levels

Develop effective channels and systems of communication and ensure colleagues and staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner

To ensure that confidentiality is always maintained in conjunction with the Practice's Confidentiality Policy

Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams

Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family

Physical, mental, and emotional demands of the post

To maintain a patient focus in all service activities

To work flexibly to meet critical short term and long-term deadlines

To act sensitively at all times in ensuring that concerns of staff, patients and relatives are dealt with sympathetically

Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines

Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical equipment

Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift change

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment Evidence of continuous Professional Development Ability to communicate with a range of different people, including service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of working in an outpatient environment

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree NMC Registered

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work calmly in a busy environment Good organisational and time management skills Able to work with a degree of autonomy, to manage, prioritise and organise own workload Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection Supports patient and staff equality and diversity Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives Understanding of Risk Management and Health and Safety issues, including Moving and handling

Desirable

Evidence of skill development in current post Knowledge of IT Systems EMIS, AccuRX Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

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