Job summary
We are looking to
recruit a trainee Nurse Associate (TNA) to work with a supervisor alongside the
nursing team within the organisation. The post holder will be an integral part
of the team working at West Road Medical Centre. West Road Medical Centre will
ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and
an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice
and support on a day-to-day basis
Main duties of the job
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,
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.
At the end of the programme,
the trainee 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.
The position will be a HCA role until the successful candidate
has been accepted onto TNA course in March 2024.
About us
West Road Surgery has 11,400 patients. We have been
rated outstanding by the CQC and we have a positive, friendly team. The
practice boundary includes a mixed demographic which provides opportunity to
work with patients from all different backgrounds. Our primary care team
includes nurse practitioners, GPs, Practice Nurses, HCA's, a mental health link
worker, social prescriber, pharmacy technician and mental health primary care
workers. We provide a supportive, nurturing environment with a focus on
staff wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the full Trainee Nurse Associate job description and person specification.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Delivery
of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and
care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered
care professional dependent on the organisation) with a focus on promoting
good health and independence
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture
and ECGs
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of
individuals is maintained at all times
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals
with conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Engage in reflective practice including
management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions,
reflecting on answers.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of principles
of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing
and care procedures
- 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 delivery of complex care as
prescribed by the registered nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the full Trainee Nurse Associate job description and person specification.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Delivery
of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and
care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered
care professional dependent on the organisation) with a focus on promoting
good health and independence
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture
and ECGs
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of
individuals is maintained at all times
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals
with conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Engage in reflective practice including
management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions,
reflecting on answers.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of principles
of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing
and care procedures
- 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 delivery of complex care as
prescribed by the registered nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A to C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English to be completed by course start date.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Essential induction training and experience, care certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- * 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 work.
- * 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 under 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
- *Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- * 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 / development of less experienced staff.
- * Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
- * Primary care experience beneficial but not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A to C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English to be completed by course start date.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Essential induction training and experience, care certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- * 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 work.
- * 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 under 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
- *Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- * 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 / development of less experienced staff.
- * Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
- * Primary care experience beneficial but not essential.
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.
