Job summary
This is a developmental role, based in a GP Practice. 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 developing and maintaining knowledge, skills and competencies by working
in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The programme will encompass attendance at University, protected learning time, placements for circa 8 weeks per year with remaining hours spent at PCN/practice level.
On completion, 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 training programme emphasises 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 values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
Main duties of the job
At the end of the programme the applicant will be able to:
- 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
- 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 individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
About us
Rugby Health is a private company limited by shares, wholly
owned by all the Rugby GP practices. As a GP led organisation, we represent 12
GP practice shareholders and cover over 116,000 patients. We describe our work as building on the core
of current primary care services and enable greater provision of proactive,
personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care. Our aim
is to move from reactively providing appointments to proactively caring for the
people and communities we serve.
Overview of the network
Since
the NHS was created in 1948, the population has grown and people are living
longer. Many people are living with long
term conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, or suffer with mental
health issues and may need to access their local health services more
often. To meet these needs, practices
have begun working together and with community, mental health, social care,
pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas in primary care
networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The training programme emphasises 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 values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme 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.
- 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
- 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 individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
For a detailed description of the requirements of the role, please open and read the attached Job Description in supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The training programme emphasises 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 values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme 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.
- 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
- 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 individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
For a detailed description of the requirements of the role, please open and read the attached Job Description in supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-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 i.e. care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- You should not apply if you have commenced but not completed a previous apprenticeship.
- 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
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-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 i.e. care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- You should not apply if you have commenced but not completed a previous apprenticeship.
- 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
- 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
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.
