Student Nursing Associate x 10

Job description

Job responsibilities

Student Nursing Associate (sNA)

Location: Preference of North, South and East Staffordshire

Hours of work: Full time 37.5 hours

Salary: Equivalent to NHS Band 3 - £22,816

Job Type: Two-year fixed term Apprenticeship contract from September 2024

PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION PROCESS MAY CLOSE EARLIER SUBJECT TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS.

Closing date: 18th March 2024

Shortlisting to take place: w/c 18th March 2024

Interviews: 8th May 2024

Job Description

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 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 as prescribed by the registered nurse.

Develop understanding of caring for individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities, diabetes and asthma.

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.

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 individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

About You:

Would you like to gain a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and work to become a Band 4 Nursing Associate? Are you a school or college leaver interested in nursing or a non-registered healthcare professional looking for the next step in your career? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Student Nursing Associate Programme in September 2024.

You will be expected to attend a Higher Education Institute (HEI) throughout the programme to complete the academic aspect of the course which will be delivered by Keele University or Staffordshire University.

You will have the following essential qualifications and experience:

GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills. Please note these qualifications will need to be evidenced by production of the certificates. Failure to do so, will result in you being unable to progress to the next stage of shortlisting.

Essential IT skills NVQ/OCF Level 2/3.

Able to work as part of a team and have the ability to travel within your PCN as required. Access to a car is essential.

Able to commit to fully attending the study days and completing the academic modules required (2 year programme).

Excellent communicators (both verbally and in writing) who are confident and comfortable working in a variety of health care situations.

If you feel excited about this new and exciting opportunity and feel this is the next step for you then we would like to hear from you!

Please specify on your application what area of Staffordshire you would like to work, ie North Staffordshire (Stoke on Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme) East Staffordshire (Tamworth, Uttoxeter and Burton upon Trent) and South Staffordshire (Stone, Stafford, Lichfield and Burntwood).

Enquires to: Rachel Viggars - rachel.viggars@nhs.net or Lucy Minshull Lucy@howbeckhealthcare.co.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by producing the certificate of qualification)
• Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme

Desirable

• Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
• Completion of an HCA development programme

Disposition / Attitudes

Essential

• 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 always have use of a car to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme. (to be evidenced by your DVLA licence)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in a care environment Understanding of 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
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme

Desirable

• Essential induction training and experience care certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• 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
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• 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 wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
• Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced

Other

Essential

• Have been a resident in the UK and / or EEA for 3 years prior to starting in the role?

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

North Staffordshire GP Federation

Address

Preference of North, South and East Staffordshire

Staffordshire

ST4 6HT

Employer's website

https://www.nsgpfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)