Job summary
Working within the Ribble Medical Group Primary Care Network the Registered Nurse Associate will be expected to:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of other
registered care professionals in practice with a focus on promoting health and
independence
Have
proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values and standards
Work
as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on
the direct needs of the individual
have parity of esteem i.e. valuing mental health
equally with physical health and social care and community settings equally
with hospitals
Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high
standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of registered care
professionals in practice
Work
with a named mentor Clinical Partners of the practice and Primary Care Network
to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and
reflective practice skills within the workplace
Provide feedback to
assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot programme
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
Main duties of the job
Understand
all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist registered healthcare
professionals in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation
of care
Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature,
respirations, pulse, venepuncture, ECGs
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 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 as prescribed by the registered healthcare
professionals, develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for
example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
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 job role and engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on
own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
About us
Based at Longton Health Centre you will become an integral part of our existing Nursing Team comprising of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice based Pharmacists, Registered Nurse Associate and GP/Nursing Assistants
The Nurse Associate will:
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and
security
Share
ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and
supporting that of others
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and
national
Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement
meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Purpose:
The Registered Nurse Associate will have successfully
completed the Nursing Associate training programme which included the
attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will have
developed and maintained 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 combined and
integrated both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration
between employers and education providers. As a trainee Nursing Associate you
will have been expected to have been based, as an employee, in a particular
organisation, in a specific setting, but have had experience working in
alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health
and care contexts and have been able to fulfil all the requirements of the
programme.
At the end of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate
will have been equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to the offer of employment as a Nursing Associate and
will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
a) The training programme will have emphasised the role
that trainee 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 value ,
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 programme successfully
completed is a Registered Nursing Associate that 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 subsequently employed.
Key
Duties: The Nurse Associate will be expected to:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of other
registered care professionals in practice 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
Parity of esteem i.e. valuing mental health
equally with physical health and social care and community settings equally
with hospitals
Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high
standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of registered care
professionals in practice
Work
with a named mentor Clinical Partners of the practice and Primary Care Network
to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and
reflective practice skills within the workplace
Provide feedback to
assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot programme
Have
developed 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
Knowledge, training and experience
See
person specification for qualifications/equivalent experience
Have knowledge
of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care
settings
Improve
practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained throughout
the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing
high quality learning environments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Purpose:
The Registered Nurse Associate will have successfully
completed the Nursing Associate training programme which included the
attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will have
developed and maintained 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 combined and
integrated both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration
between employers and education providers. As a trainee Nursing Associate you
will have been expected to have been based, as an employee, in a particular
organisation, in a specific setting, but have had experience working in
alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health
and care contexts and have been able to fulfil all the requirements of the
programme.
At the end of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate
will have been equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to the offer of employment as a Nursing Associate and
will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
a) The training programme will have emphasised the role
that trainee 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 value ,
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 programme successfully
completed is a Registered Nursing Associate that 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 subsequently employed.
Key
Duties: The Nurse Associate will be expected to:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of other
registered care professionals in practice 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
Parity of esteem i.e. valuing mental health
equally with physical health and social care and community settings equally
with hospitals
Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high
standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of registered care
professionals in practice
Work
with a named mentor Clinical Partners of the practice and Primary Care Network
to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and
reflective practice skills within the workplace
Provide feedback to
assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot programme
Have
developed 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
Knowledge, training and experience
See
person specification for qualifications/equivalent experience
Have knowledge
of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care
settings
Improve
practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained throughout
the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing
high quality learning environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Cervical Cytology Training
- Knowledge of respiratory clinical areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Desirable
- 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, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Cervical Cytology Training
- Knowledge of respiratory clinical areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Desirable
- 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, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required
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.
UK Registration
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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