Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner

1 month ago

Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join a community nursing team in Worthing PCNs.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Positive 2022 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 Job description

Job responsibilities

a) The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Recognise changes in a patients condition and seeks assistance from aRegistered Nurse of band 5 or above and/or GP as Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Using recognised assessment tools including NEWS2, MUST and Purpose-T to risk assess, record and act upon patients changing Treat, monitor and discharge patients under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse of band 5 or Monitor individualised care 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 Plan and implement non-complex tasks and interventions guided by standard operating procedures and competency Contribute to patient review, care planning and delivery of care for End of Life Provide support, training and supervision to Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust Liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local Participate in clinical Be responsible for own personal development, including keeping up to date with Mandatory training and training relevant to the area of Attend regular reviews with your team leader and have yearly Undertake a link role as Act as a professional role Support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies in the Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, equipment and Demonstrates an awareness of Health, Safety and Security risk.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register End point assessment completed successfully

Experience

Essential

Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Experience of caring for patients in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of working in the community

Skills

Essential

Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Ability to support, supervise, and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting

Other

Essential

Car Driver and access to a car for work purposes Flexible to cover service needs, including weekends, out of hours or shift pattern

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