Job summary
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Are you a Nursing Associate, Assistant Practitioner or a Health Care Assistant with a Health Related Foundation Degree who would like to develop and progress in your NHS career?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to train as a Registered Nurse through the Apprenticeship route.
Applications are invited from Band 2 - 4 Nursing Associates /Assistant Practitioners/ Health Care Assistants who have substantial experience working in care and have successfully undertaken a Foundation Degree in a health related subject.. You must have the certificates to evidence all of the required qualifications and it will be necessary to present these at interview.
This 18 month course will commence in September 2024. The course comprises of a mix of work place learning and Level 6 Academic Work. You must be prepared to work flexibly across a range of shift patterns and be able to travel to placements external to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site. You will also be required to attend mandatory study days at Northumbria University, throughout the eighteen months to complete the academic aspect of the program. Annual leave is planned into the curriculum and attendance at University as dates are compulsory. Additionally, as this is an apprenticeship, an end point assessment will be integrated into the end of programme assessment
Main duties of the job
- For the duration of the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience, skills and knowledge working in a range of clinical environments in hospital and in the community and make a supervised contribution to the delivery of care to patients.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice, in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
- To work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will develop the required theoretical knowledge, skills and competencies required to gain entry to the professional register.
About us
Established in 2005 Gateshead Health was one of the first NHS Trusts in the country, and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We provide a range of hospital and community health services complimented by key specialist services including maternity palliative care and old age psychiatry. We also provide breast screening services for Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and parts of Durham and are the North East Hub for the national Bowel cancer and AAA Screening.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision of the Registered Nurse contribute to the provision of individual patient care by personal participation in order to develop skills and knowledge required to enter the NMC register.
- Assist and enable patients with all activities of daily living.
- Maintaining personal hygiene and appearance, carrying out intimate aspects of care when required including those associated with elimination needs.
- Assisting patients with nutrition including, where necessary, assistance to eat and drink. Ensuring liaison with supervisory staff regarding special dietary requirements and monitoring and recording of food and fluid intake.
- Contribute to the movement and mobility of patients to maximise their physical comfort, referring and adhering to manual handling guidelines.
- Carry out and record clinical observations and early warning scores, reporting findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Develop skills associated with ensuring patients safely receive their medicines according to the prescription and plan of care.
- Ensure that effective prevention and control of healthcare acquired infections is embedded in everyday practice and applied consistently by self and colleagues.
- Maintain patient safety during the administration of treatments, interventions and investigations.
- Ensure accurate clinical records are kept in line with current NMC guidelines on records and record keeping and Trust Policies.
- Adhere to safeguarding principles and practice in line with Trust policy.
- Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours.
- Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the safety of patients, staff and visitors bringing them to the attention of the senior nurse team, and /or matron and appropriate others.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse develop skills in nursing assessment, interpreting and analysing information relating to the health and wellbeing of the patient and utilising evidence based assessment tools.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans to meet individual patient need.
- Ability to recognise and take appropriate/immediate action when clinical concerns are identified, notifying the appropriate person.
Key relationships for communication:
Develop and maintain communication with a wide range of people including:
- Patients
- Families and carers of patients
- Ward and Department staff
- Members of the multidisciplinary team including other healthcare professionals and support services.
- Lead for Nursing Apprenticeships
- Practice Placement Facilitators
- Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors
- Academic Assessor and University Teachers
Level of communication
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive and confidential information about patients and their families under supervision/with support.
- Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and excellent interpersonal skills when working with patients, their families and colleagues, supervisors and mentors.
- Maintain high standards of written communication skills including patient records, in accordance with local policy and NMC guidance, and the ability to use email and internet.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs, recognising and accommodating barriers to communication.
An essential part of the application process is to provide a copy of your certificates at interview.
Unfortunately, candidates who do not provide original scanned certificates with their application will not be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision of the Registered Nurse contribute to the provision of individual patient care by personal participation in order to develop skills and knowledge required to enter the NMC register.
- Assist and enable patients with all activities of daily living.
- Maintaining personal hygiene and appearance, carrying out intimate aspects of care when required including those associated with elimination needs.
- Assisting patients with nutrition including, where necessary, assistance to eat and drink. Ensuring liaison with supervisory staff regarding special dietary requirements and monitoring and recording of food and fluid intake.
- Contribute to the movement and mobility of patients to maximise their physical comfort, referring and adhering to manual handling guidelines.
- Carry out and record clinical observations and early warning scores, reporting findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Develop skills associated with ensuring patients safely receive their medicines according to the prescription and plan of care.
- Ensure that effective prevention and control of healthcare acquired infections is embedded in everyday practice and applied consistently by self and colleagues.
- Maintain patient safety during the administration of treatments, interventions and investigations.
- Ensure accurate clinical records are kept in line with current NMC guidelines on records and record keeping and Trust Policies.
- Adhere to safeguarding principles and practice in line with Trust policy.
- Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours.
- Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the safety of patients, staff and visitors bringing them to the attention of the senior nurse team, and /or matron and appropriate others.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse develop skills in nursing assessment, interpreting and analysing information relating to the health and wellbeing of the patient and utilising evidence based assessment tools.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans to meet individual patient need.
- Ability to recognise and take appropriate/immediate action when clinical concerns are identified, notifying the appropriate person.
Key relationships for communication:
Develop and maintain communication with a wide range of people including:
- Patients
- Families and carers of patients
- Ward and Department staff
- Members of the multidisciplinary team including other healthcare professionals and support services.
- Lead for Nursing Apprenticeships
- Practice Placement Facilitators
- Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors
- Academic Assessor and University Teachers
Level of communication
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive and confidential information about patients and their families under supervision/with support.
- Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and excellent interpersonal skills when working with patients, their families and colleagues, supervisors and mentors.
- Maintain high standards of written communication skills including patient records, in accordance with local policy and NMC guidance, and the ability to use email and internet.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs, recognising and accommodating barriers to communication.
An essential part of the application process is to provide a copy of your certificates at interview.
Unfortunately, candidates who do not provide original scanned certificates with their application will not be considered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Degree in a Health Related Subject
- GCSE's in Math and English Language at Grade A-C (4), or equivalent. Eg. Functional skills Level 2
- Evidence of 500 hours pf practice experience of healthcare work relevant to adult nursing
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development in last 3 years
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 500 hours of practice experience of healthcare practice relevant to adult nursing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Degree in a Health Related Subject
- GCSE's in Math and English Language at Grade A-C (4), or equivalent. Eg. Functional skills Level 2
- Evidence of 500 hours pf practice experience of healthcare work relevant to adult nursing
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development in last 3 years
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 500 hours of practice experience of healthcare practice relevant to adult nursing.
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).
Additional information
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).
