Qualified Nursing Associate - Physical Health Team

Job responsibilities

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in.

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-centered care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies.

Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respiration, pulse

Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECG (following appropriate training and sign off of competency).

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

Demonstrate the ability to recognize 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.

Recognize 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.

Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.

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.

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement
• Accountablity
• Respect
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High Professional Standards
• Response to service users
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme.
• Registered Nurse Associate and on the NMC register.

Desirable

• Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice.

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision.
• Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• 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
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being.

Desirable

• Evidence of improvement in support/ development of less experienced staff.
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self-
• directed learning.

SKILLS

Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate IT skills Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willing to undertake.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).