Trainee Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Development

As this is a developmental role, the successful candidate will be required to devote their time and attention to their education and development in role. This will include undertaking all mandatory training and attending all required study sessions, working under the guidance of clinical and educational supervisors, taking part in regular personal development and appraisal discussions, completing modules and course assessments within deadlines, and complying with course regulations.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will develop their clinical competence through workplace training, placements and through the University programme. They will become able to work with reduced levels of supervision and to deliver care independently within set parameters and with access to clinical and care advice where needed.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will undertake the role of Trainee Nurse Associate under the direction of a registered nurse and work with the clinical team to provide high-quality, holistic, compassionate, and patient-centered care with a focus on promoting good health and independence.

The main duties of the role include:

· Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks to a high standard under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

· Record patient interventions carried out within the patient’s nursing record. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records and ensure clinical data is appropriately recorded.

· Perform and record patient checks and report findings to the registered nurse on duty (e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood glucose, urine tests).

· Undertake wound care and dressings.

· Administer vaccinations, ECGs, and venepuncture.

· Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures, prepare trolleys for specific procedures and provide assistance with minor operations and vasectomy clinics.

· Develop knowledge of medications and medication administration practices. Ensure safe storage and stock control of medications.

· Chaperone patients and ensure appropriate support. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients and carers.

· Care for patients with dementia, mental health conditions and learning difficulties.

· Promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example, undertaking NHS health checks and signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.

· To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19/flu clinics/cervical screening) through advice or direct care.

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the PCN and its services, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Familiar with System One, TeamNet and Google suite.
• Experience of working within NHS care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Fundamental Skills / GCSE in English and Maths

Skills and Characteristics

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• An enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individual.
• A passion for patient care and clinical excellence.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Elmwood Family Doctors

Address

Huddersfield Road

Holmfirth

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD9 3TR

Employer's website

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