Job summary
Up to 37.5 hours per week.
This role is in the community for housebound individuals.
The Nursing Associate will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of patients and service users. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently to provide a high quality of nursing and social care under the leadership of registered nurses and registered practitioners. Nursing Associates have undertaken a broad range of theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare and wellbeing to Foundation Degree level. Specific tasks and knowledge will vary depending on clinical setting and responsibilities, but the core Job Description will remain the same for all Nursing Associates.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, treatment & evaluation of a groupof patients under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and inclose liaison with patient/carer, within the parameters of practice of the NursingAssociate role.
To give compassionate, holistic evidence-based practice to patients in linewith national and organisational approved policies / procedures & individual careplans.
Develop, implement & evaluate individual care plans under the appropriatedelegation of a registered professional.
Observes any changes in the patients condition, manage these changes in linewith scope & competence, reporting findings to the most appropriate clinician in atimely manner. In the event of a change in patient status, safely decide whetherto proceed with treatment (including meds administration) & seeks supportfrom a registered nurse to decide.
Undertake delegated clinical skills within their role having once undertaken relevanttraining, deemed competent and adhere to standard operating procedures.
Administers meds within scope of practice, competency & as delegated bythe registered nurse.
Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from theindividuals, carers & members of the team.
To act as the patients advocate & by providing information & support, facilitatethe patient's own choices in conjunction with carers and other agencies whererelevant
Please refer to full job description for all main duties of the role
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a RegisteredNurse or registered practitioner, using evidence based, patient centred principles toundertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
Works within the limits of own competence and Nursing Associate scope of practice.
Is responsible and refers issues beyond scope of practice to the relevant registeredstaff members.
Identify personal development needs that ensure consolidation of knowledge, skills,and competency to undertake the care and treatment of responsibilities assigned.
To delegate work to support worker staff as required.
To supervise and line manage band 2/3 staff and undertake the ongoing supervisionof the routine work of others.
Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training.
To demonstrate an understanding and application of professional, local, andnational guidelines and legislation relating to the Nursing Associate role and healthand social care provision.
Please refer to the Job Description for a full overview of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a RegisteredNurse or registered practitioner, using evidence based, patient centred principles toundertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
Works within the limits of own competence and Nursing Associate scope of practice.
Is responsible and refers issues beyond scope of practice to the relevant registeredstaff members.
Identify personal development needs that ensure consolidation of knowledge, skills,and competency to undertake the care and treatment of responsibilities assigned.
To delegate work to support worker staff as required.
To supervise and line manage band 2/3 staff and undertake the ongoing supervisionof the routine work of others.
Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training.
To demonstrate an understanding and application of professional, local, andnational guidelines and legislation relating to the Nursing Associate role and healthand social care provision.
Please refer to the Job Description for a full overview of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive
- information.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Conducts clinical tasks within Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competency.
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Line manages and supervises day to day activity of support workers.
- Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate
- GCSEs Grade A-C (Grades 4-7) in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understands the requirements for professional Revalidation.
- To have an understanding of and uphold at all times Livewell Southwests Values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious,
- Responsible and Collaborative.
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- 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.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers
- as required within the clinical setting.
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive
- information.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Conducts clinical tasks within Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competency.
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Line manages and supervises day to day activity of support workers.
- Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate
- GCSEs Grade A-C (Grades 4-7) in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understands the requirements for professional Revalidation.
- To have an understanding of and uphold at all times Livewell Southwests Values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious,
- Responsible and Collaborative.
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- 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.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers
- as required within the clinical setting.
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
