Qualified Nurse Associate

Job responsibilities

Communication

Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care,duty of candour, equality and diversity.

Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation

Being an accountable professional

Act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code and the organisations values and behaviours, policies and guidelines

Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems

Recognise and work within the limits of own competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates;

Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.

Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes recovery, individual wellbeing and self-care

Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements

Act as role model for others working with honesty and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, participate in reflective practice and learn from significant events.

Maintain active status on NMC register

Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health

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.

Provide and Monitor Care

Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning

Recognise, report and escalate where required any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families

Support other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care

Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance

Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children

Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences

Support colleagues, staff, patients and relatives in distressing, challenging or emotional circumstances, which can be unpredictable in nature.

Research and Development

Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service improvement context, working within an ethical framework

Contribute effectively to audit, development of evidence-based practice and innovation in the delivery of health and care

Adhere to ethical, legal, governance and quality assurance frameworks that pertain to research development and innovation

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
• Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills

Desirable

• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency
• Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice

Desirable

• Understands revalidation
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver patient-centred care
• Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor)
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact
• 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 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.
• Effective verbal and written English language

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience with working with children and young people in a health care setting
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a health care support worker.
• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
• Previous Experience working with Children and Young People
• Experience working with patients with complex conditions and comorbidities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional at all times
• Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
• Calm and objective
• Approachable
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
• Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with organisations values

Desirable

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).