Job responsibilities
Knowledge, training and experience
See person specification for
qualifications/equivalent experience
Develop scope of practice and gain experience of
the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical
knowledge, competence and skills 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
Clinical responsibilities Individuals care
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 pilot 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 vaccinations,
cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
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 individuals 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
Policy and service development
The trainee 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
Planning and organisation
The trainee will:
Plan and manage
competing demands of job role, study and placement activities
Work in an effective and organised
manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
Deliver effective care following
treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care
professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans
Communication and relationships
The
trainee will:
Communicate effectively across a wide range of
channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social
care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and
improving health and care services
Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that
promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
Contribute to team success and challenge others
constructively
Communicate with individuals, carers and other
visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may
be barriers to understanding
Report to appropriate registered care
professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of
the team
Ensure all patient related information is treated
sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
Report any accidents or incidents and raise any
concerns as per organisational policy
Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible
records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered
adhering to local and national guidance
Ensure ability to manage electronic records
system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Analytical and judgmental skills
The
trainee will:
Exercise
personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of
practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a
range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities
and professional values of a trainee Nursing Associate
Exercise
judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis
of a range of possible factors
Ensure that
only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken
without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and
consequences of practising outside capability
Physical skills requirement
The
trainee will:
Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking
carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with
organisational guidelines
Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation
of clinical instruments and equipment
Use a combination of standing, walking bending
and stretching throughout the shift
Financial and physical resources
The
trainee will:
Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use
and storage of equipment
Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of
resources and energy
Human resources
The
trainee will:
Act in ways which support equality and value
diversity
Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced
staff
Support development of less experienced staff and
students
Information
resources
The trainee will:
Develop skills to maintain professional standards
of record keeping
Follow all information governance guidance and
policies
Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data
protection policies
Freedom to Act
The trainee will:
Work to standard operating procedures with
registered care professionals available for reference
Work within the organisational policy, procedures
and guidelines
Work within the trainee Nursing Associate
parameters of practice
Be responsible and accountable for own practice,
working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries
Raises any concerns to a registered care
professional or appropriate person
Mental and Emotional effort
The trainee will:
Frequently use concentration and experience work
patterns which are unpredictable with regular interruptions, some requiring immediate
response
Maintain a professional approach while working in
challenging, distressing situations or dealing with challenging behaviour
Support individuals, their families and carers
when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses
Have exposure to VDU screen
Working conditions
Dependent on care setting, have frequent exposure
to highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. dealing with uncontained body
fluids and difficult aggressive behaviour.
Teaching and
Training
The
trainee will:
Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and
skills, achieving clinical competencies and Foundation Degree / Level 5
qualification within agreed timeframes. Seeks support / guidance in timely
manner if any difficulties are encountered
Work in partnership with manager
to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and
Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development
planning meeting
Take responsibility for organising
and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational
requirements
Act as an excellent role model by
upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognising and
either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed.
