Nursing 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 andmanaged 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 expandyour current knowledge base, or alternatively to strengthen yourcurrent 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 andin recognising your professional aspirations.

Main duties of the job

Toprovide holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages andin a variety of settings.

To workindependently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to theirnationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for NursingAssociates.

To workas part of the multidisciplinary team.

Tocommunicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationshipswith people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

To workflexibly to meet the needs of the service

About us

We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of highquality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to theneeds 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 awide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support ofsenior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies toenhance the outcomes for our patients.

You would be joining 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 andeffective care and support to people in a range of care settings

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

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

Tocomplete nursing risk assessments using recognise risk assessment tools

Contributeto the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse

Contributeto ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others forreassessment and action

Administerinjections using subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes

Providechronic disease advice as required in assisting patients in managing theirconditions

Demonstratethe ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance fromthe Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

Communicateeffectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or writteninformation and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handingover responsibility for care

Recogniseand report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor careoutcomes

Identifyrisks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the bestinterests, needs and preferences of people first

Assistin the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical,emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs ofindividuals and carers

Demonstrategood understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtainedprior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Supportpeople to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health andwellbeing

Beactively involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and illhealth

Professional Accountability

To befully conversant with and work within the Nursing and Midwifery Code andStandards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates

Act inthe best interests of the people they care for

Actprofessionally at all times and be responsible and accountable for theiractions

Useknowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problemsRecognise and work within the limits of their competence

Education andTraining

Engagein reflective practice including management of self and reflection on ownreactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

Takepersonal responsibility for attending statutory / mandatory updates inaccordance with organisational requirements

Act asan excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in theworkplace

Recognisingand either directly challenging or seeking support to challenge any poorpractice observed

Identifyand agree through performance review an individual professional developmentplan in consultation with line manager

Decisions,judgements, and freedom to act

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

Toreport on a day-to-day basis to the Registered Nurse in Charge

Takeresponsibility for a designated group of patients working under the leadershipof a Registered Nurse.

Communication andrelationships

Toliaise and communicate with staff, managers, patients, and service users at alllevels

Developeffective channels and systems of communication and ensure colleagues and staffare kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner

Toensure that confidentiality is always maintained in conjunction with thePractice's Confidentiality Policy

Play anactive role as members of interdisciplinary teams

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

Physical, mental,and emotional demands of the post

Tomaintain a patient focus in all service activities

To workflexibly to meet critical short term and long-term deadlines

To actsensitively at all times in ensuring that concerns of staff, patients andrelatives are dealt with sympathetically

Usefrequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling ofindividuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines

Useskills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical equipment

Use acombination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register

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

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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