Trainee Nursing Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The trainee will:

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

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

· Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot 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 individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the trainee Nursing Associate is working in. The content will be reviewed in the light of the evaluation of the Nursing Associate programme.

The trainee will:

· Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

· Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate

· Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse

· Undertake clinical tasks including phlebotomy, BP and Weight Checks, Health Checks and assisting in the management of patients with long term conditions.

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

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

· Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals

· Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals

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

· Assist in the delivery of complex care[1]as prescribed by the registered nurse

· Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

· Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff

· Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

· Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice

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

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

· Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required

[1]Nursing Associates can deliver complex care, defined as patients with complex care needs with a combination of multiple chronic conditions, mental health issues, medication-related problems, and social vulnerability if a specific protocol has been written for that group of employees.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Primary Care or Secondary Care setting in a patient facing role.
• Experience paid or voluntary as a Health Care Assistant/ or working in a health care based setting
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Can demonstrate experience and insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3

Training Requirements

Essential

• The successful candidate must be willing to undertake appropriate training to enable them to apply for the TNA University course within 6 months of starting in the post.
• There must also be a commitment to undertake a 2 year University course which involves 1 day per week University attendance, half a day a week personal study and 4-6 weeks placements, organised by the University, throughout the year which involves working outside of usual working pattern.

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

Hetherington Group Practice

Address

Pavilion Medical Centre

9 Brighton Terrace

Brixton

SW9 8DJ

Employer's website

http://www.hetheringtongp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)