Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Children's Nursing Associate to join our committed and forward thinking team . If you are enthusiastic, motivated, willing to learn new skills and extend your practice as opportunities arise, in caring for children requiring surgery across several specialities, elective, trauma and emergency and also children who who have haematological and oncological conditions we would like to hear from you.
The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality, evidence based patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion. Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients/clients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learningenvironment and support others in their learning.
The Nursing Associate (NA) is a new role to the NHS. The role bridges the gap between Healthcare Assistant and Registered Nurse. Upon qualification, the holders will be required to register with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and revalidate. They are accountable practitioners, working within designated parameters and Standards of Proficiency (NMC, 2018).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families.
To work alongside the Registered Children's Nurses in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
To support new and junior members of the team and students on placement.
To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients and service users in a range of care settings
Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with families and carers and other health professionals
The first assessment of a patient coming into the Trust must be conducted by a Band 5 (or above) Registered Practitioner, prior to handover to the Nursing Associate
The Registered Nurse in charge should ensure that any delegation to the Nursing Associate, is within the sphere of competence for a Nursing Associate
Recognise and respond appropriately to a patient/ service user whose condition is deteriorating
To demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment, in order to contribute to nursing assessment and reassessment of patient care
Contribute to on-going assessment, recognising, when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment within the boundaries of confidentiality
Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues, providing clear verbal, non-verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handingover responsibility of care
To maintain clear, accurate, clear and concise record keeping and communicate this to the team as appropriate
The Nursing Associate must escalate any concerns or gaps in knowledge and refer to the Registered Nurse in charge for help and support
In the event of complex situations involving complex social /communication issues, the Nursing Associate should seek support and guidance from the Registered Nurse in charge
The post holder will evaluate any care given but ensure there is a clear communication with the Registered Nurse in charge of the area. Care Plan changes must be completed by a registered band 5 or above on shift
To liaise with internal/external agencies with regards to the development of on-going care needs on discharge
The post holder will only use medical devices for which they have received necessary training and education in line with Trust policy
The post holder administer medication, within defined parameters of Practice; see Appendix 1
Support patients and service users to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
Actively be involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and the promotion of wellbeing
Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities
The post holder will contribute to Health Promotion tools and practice within their area of competence. The following is a guide but not exhaustive:
o Complete Lifestyle assessment/Wellbeing on admission to their Ward/area
o Contribute to delivering simple information of alcohol intake and smoking cessation
o Promote and Practice high Standards of Infection Prevention of self, others and Patient Care.
o Contribute to isolation and barrier Nursing Practice seeking help and advice as necessary
o Contribute to referral to Infection Prevention Team, with associated actions to prevent, control infection.
Leadership
- Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carer.
- Sets high standards of nursing care for the ward, including ward cleanliness, nutrition etc., are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent
- Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills
- Assist with developing and using local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of patients
- Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing
- Work in partnership with the senior nursing team and other wards to ensure the nursing strategy objectives and agendas are achieved
Supporting Patient Excellence
- The post holder will contribute in maintaining and improving care for patients, families and carers
- The post holder will support the Registered Nurse to improving safety and maintaining a safe environment, for example participation in audit and health and safety activities
- The post holder will escalate any risks or safeguarding concerns to shift leader/Nurse in charge
- The post holder will support and escalate any safeguarding concerns
- Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients/service users experience of care
- Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of patients/service user first
People/Management Excellence
- Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carer from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient/ service user and their family
- Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration
- The post holder will contribute and support to multidisciplinary team working
- Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy
- The post holder can support and supervise others with their learning and development (for example trainee nursing associates, apprentices, health care support workers and those new to care roles, for example, those undertaking the care certificate
- The post holder will supervise other staff or volunteers within their scope of competence
- After completing the necessary training and education, the nursing associate is involved in assessment of competences for any staff or volunteers to undertake this
- The post holder will delegate to health care support workers, family members and lay carers and Trainee Nursing Associates
- Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward.
- Promote and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/coach in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels
- Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems
- To be able to work independently, prioritising own work as required, exercising initiative and judgment
-
Supporting Financial Excellence
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues
Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources
Professional Responsibilities
- Act in the best interest of the patients, carers and their families
- Put patients first and provide nursing care that is person centred, evidence based, safe and compassionate
- Act professionally at all times in line with the organisations values and behaviours
- Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence as defined by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
- Be able to identify role boundaries
- Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.
- The post holder is responsible to ensure any delegation of task they undertake, is to appropriate within the parameters of the Nursing Associate Proficiencies (Appendix 1)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients and service users in a range of care settings
Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with families and carers and other health professionals
The first assessment of a patient coming into the Trust must be conducted by a Band 5 (or above) Registered Practitioner, prior to handover to the Nursing Associate
The Registered Nurse in charge should ensure that any delegation to the Nursing Associate, is within the sphere of competence for a Nursing Associate
Recognise and respond appropriately to a patient/ service user whose condition is deteriorating
To demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment, in order to contribute to nursing assessment and reassessment of patient care
Contribute to on-going assessment, recognising, when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment within the boundaries of confidentiality
Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues, providing clear verbal, non-verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handingover responsibility of care
To maintain clear, accurate, clear and concise record keeping and communicate this to the team as appropriate
The Nursing Associate must escalate any concerns or gaps in knowledge and refer to the Registered Nurse in charge for help and support
In the event of complex situations involving complex social /communication issues, the Nursing Associate should seek support and guidance from the Registered Nurse in charge
The post holder will evaluate any care given but ensure there is a clear communication with the Registered Nurse in charge of the area. Care Plan changes must be completed by a registered band 5 or above on shift
To liaise with internal/external agencies with regards to the development of on-going care needs on discharge
The post holder will only use medical devices for which they have received necessary training and education in line with Trust policy
The post holder administer medication, within defined parameters of Practice; see Appendix 1
Support patients and service users to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
Actively be involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and the promotion of wellbeing
Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities
The post holder will contribute to Health Promotion tools and practice within their area of competence. The following is a guide but not exhaustive:
o Complete Lifestyle assessment/Wellbeing on admission to their Ward/area
o Contribute to delivering simple information of alcohol intake and smoking cessation
o Promote and Practice high Standards of Infection Prevention of self, others and Patient Care.
o Contribute to isolation and barrier Nursing Practice seeking help and advice as necessary
o Contribute to referral to Infection Prevention Team, with associated actions to prevent, control infection.
Leadership
- Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carer.
- Sets high standards of nursing care for the ward, including ward cleanliness, nutrition etc., are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent
- Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills
- Assist with developing and using local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of patients
- Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing
- Work in partnership with the senior nursing team and other wards to ensure the nursing strategy objectives and agendas are achieved
Supporting Patient Excellence
- The post holder will contribute in maintaining and improving care for patients, families and carers
- The post holder will support the Registered Nurse to improving safety and maintaining a safe environment, for example participation in audit and health and safety activities
- The post holder will escalate any risks or safeguarding concerns to shift leader/Nurse in charge
- The post holder will support and escalate any safeguarding concerns
- Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients/service users experience of care
- Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of patients/service user first
People/Management Excellence
- Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carer from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient/ service user and their family
- Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration
- The post holder will contribute and support to multidisciplinary team working
- Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy
- The post holder can support and supervise others with their learning and development (for example trainee nursing associates, apprentices, health care support workers and those new to care roles, for example, those undertaking the care certificate
- The post holder will supervise other staff or volunteers within their scope of competence
- After completing the necessary training and education, the nursing associate is involved in assessment of competences for any staff or volunteers to undertake this
- The post holder will delegate to health care support workers, family members and lay carers and Trainee Nursing Associates
- Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward.
- Promote and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/coach in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels
- Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems
- To be able to work independently, prioritising own work as required, exercising initiative and judgment
-
Supporting Financial Excellence
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues
Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources
Professional Responsibilities
- Act in the best interest of the patients, carers and their families
- Put patients first and provide nursing care that is person centred, evidence based, safe and compassionate
- Act professionally at all times in line with the organisations values and behaviours
- Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence as defined by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
- Be able to identify role boundaries
- Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.
- The post holder is responsible to ensure any delegation of task they undertake, is to appropriate within the parameters of the Nursing Associate Proficiencies (Appendix 1)
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Nursing Associate level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Valid NMC PIN
- Evidence of revalidation as per NMC requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Medication Groups and common side effects
- Understanding of current developments within the nursing setting
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Nursing Associate Proficiencies
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
- Knowledge of electronic patient record systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of team working
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise, deliver, and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment/devices
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Quality improvement skills
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Registered Nursing Associate level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Valid NMC PIN
- Evidence of revalidation as per NMC requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Medication Groups and common side effects
- Understanding of current developments within the nursing setting
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Nursing Associate Proficiencies
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
- Knowledge of electronic patient record systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of team working
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise, deliver, and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment/devices
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Quality improvement skills
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).
