Job responsibilities
Responsibility for People Management
Demonstrate
those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect
and trust.
Contribute
to team success and challenge others constructively..
Act in
ways which support equality and value diversity.
Demonstrate
own duties to new or less experienced staff.
Contribute
towards developing a culture of learning and towards developing high quality
learning environments.
Develop
skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
Acts as
an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the
workplace.
To be
actively involved in team effectiveness by attending staff meetings and
contributing as a team player to team development.
Support and supervise junior members of the team as required - to
participate in providing instruction, learning opportunities and assessment of
Bands 2/3 staff, students and other trainees as required.
Support and supervise
pre-registration nursing students as per the NMC guidance for supervision and
assessment and other learners within the team.
To recognise and understand
different roles and responsibilities of individuals working in Livewell
Southwest.
To delegate work to others as required.
Take responsibility for the training of others and
may be required to deliver training.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
To use and maintain
resources efficiently and effectively and to provide evidence of these efforts.
Exercise personal duty
of care in the safe use and storage of equipment.
Be environmentally
aware and prudent in use of resources and energy.
Safely carry out moving
and handling of individuals and equipment.
Use electronic
resources to input, save and retrieve information making use of eRecord
systems.
Responsibility for administration
Prioritises
workload effectively, this could include scheduling your workday appropriately
or managing your own diary of appointments and visits (as
well as mileage if applicable) This requires a high
level of time management and organisation skills.
Ensure
clear, concise, accurate and legible documentation and all communication is
maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national
guidance.
To undertake any
non-clinical / clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintaining stock
levels, ordering equipment, and filing, dealing with telephone calls, and
cleaning.
To
participate in audit as part of service review and improvement processes.
To comply with
legislation, policies, procedures, and other quality approaches relevant to the
work being undertaken.
To participate in the planning
and implementation of operational policies, projects, and service development
within the team.
Follow all information
governance guidance and policies.
Maintain
confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies.
Report any accidents or incidents as per
organisational policy
Responsibility for people who use our services
To give compassionate, holistic evidence-based practice to
patients in the in line with national and organisational approved
policies / procedures and individual care plans.
Develop, implement, and
evaluate individual care plans under the appropriate delegation of a registered
professional.
Contribute
to ongoing assessment
recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
To record
and report regularly on patient progress and treatment to the
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and handovers.
To demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of
conditions relevant to the clinical area.
Observes any changes in the patients condition,
manages these changes in line with scope and competence, reporting findings to
the most appropriate clinician in a timely manner. In the event of a change in patient status,
can safely decide whether to proceed with treatment (including medicines
administration) and/or seeks support from a registered nurse to decide.
Undertakes
delegated clinical skills within their role having once undertaken relevant
training, deemed competent and adhere to standard operating procedures.
Safely uses a range of non-invasive and invasive
interventions whether therapeutic, technological, or pharmacological, within
the defined scope of the role.
Implements
the goal planning process and outcome measures used in the clinical area to
review progress of the patient.
Administers
medication within scope of practice, competency and as delegated by the
registered nurse.
Support
patients to improve and maintain their
mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.
Active
involvement in the prevention of and
protection against disease and ill health
Recognise
and report any situations,
behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
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 always adhere to the
principles of confidentiality.
Prioritise the day-to-day management of own caseload/
workload delegating activities to junior staff as appropriate.
Engage in
public health, community
development, and in the reduction of health inequalities and increased
self-management.
To act as
the patient's advocate and, by
providing information and support, facilitate the patient's own choices in
conjunction with carers and other agencies where relevant.
Respect
patient privacy, confidentiality, dignity, wishes, and beliefs always
minimising any necessary discomfort.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise
changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or
other registered care professionals as appropriate.
Recognise issues relating to
safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or concerns
to the appropriate registered care professional.
Assist in the assessment of and
contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the care
environment.
Develop a working knowledge of other
providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met,
within scope of practice.
Demonstrate good understanding of
the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and apply principles to
everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse as
required.
Document all care given in
accordance with Livewell Southwest policy.
Contribute to the implementation and
monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
Report concerns regarding health and
safety issues within the working environment to the appropriate staff.
Demonstrate a high standard of care
within a Quality and Safety framework.
Contribute to the improvement
of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
Regularly attend workplace and
staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the
improvement of care.
Other Responsibilities
Participates
in line management and practice/clinical supervision.
To
participate in self-appraisal and performance reviews and works in partnership
with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at appraisal and personal
development planning meeting.
Engage in
reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own
reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.
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 roles, responsibilities,
and professional values of a Nursing Associate
To
understand the importance of personal resilience and wellbeing to professional
performance
Is
proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills.
Seeks
support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.
Takes
responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in
accordance with organisational requirements.
Acts as
an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the
workplace.
Recognises
and either directly challenges or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed.
If applicable, adhere to the
Lone Working Policy and ensure procedures are adhered to.
To be
accountable for own clinical practice.
Advocate
the role of the Nursing Associate
Carry out
responsibilities and act professionally in line with The NMC Code (2018)
Take
responsibility to ensure NMC revalidation and registration requirements are met
as per NMC guidelines, seeking support if required to complete.
There may
be other certain defined skills, tasks, and responsibilities that you undertake
as part of your role as a Nursing Associate within your specific clinical
team/area. These may be linked to a competency framework document if available.
Internally,
the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:
Own team
and wider health and social care community across the specified care pathway
Other Nursing
associates
Other learner
groups across the organisation
Nursing
Associate and Assistant Practitioner Lead
Undergraduate
and Preceptorship Lead
