Trainee Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Job purpose

This is a developmental role. The Student will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme, achieving 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 Nursing Associate training programme combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A Student Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, within a GP surgery, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of multiple healthcare contexts and are able to fulfil all the NMC requirements of the programme.

At the end of the programme, the Student Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a registered Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

a) The training program emphasises the role that Student Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual, and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

b) The overall outcome from the training program is an NMC registered Nursing Associate who is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.

The trainee will:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professionals dependent on setting) 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 safely and competently to a high standard, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting

Work with a mentor and take responsibility for learning and developing their own knowledge, experience and clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme

Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience as a healthcare support worker is essential for this role.
• GCSEs Grade A to C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English to be confirmed at interview.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Intermediate IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
• Essential induction training and experience e.g. care certificate or equivalent
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Completion of an HCA development programme
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
• Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

26 Holmecross Road

Northampton

NN3 8AW

Employer's website

https://www.woodviewmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)