Job summary
Are you looking to start an exciting and
rewarding new career as a Nursing Associate?
Can you put people first and provide nursing
care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate?
Have you ever wanted to experience what its
like to live and work as a Nursing Associate, changing and improving the lives
of people every day?
We are searching for aspiring apprentices
who would like to start a career within our mental health services. Our Nursing
Associate Programme offers you the chance to achieve a professional
qualification that forms part of the nursing family as a registered
practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This qualification also
forms part of our career pathway to train to become a Registered Mental Health
or Learning Disability Nurse, to enable you to build a career in one of the
UKs most progressive Trusts.
In partnership with Plymouth University, you will join us as a
Trainee Nursing Associate and over two years will undertake the NMC approved
Foundation Degree that leads to the professional qualification. You will be
employed by the Trust, working in one of our in-patient Services across Devon.
Alongside the weekly study day with the University which will be take place in
Exeter, you will have dedicated time in your working week to achieve the
required competencies of the role over the course of the Programme
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
The Nursing Associate
will work as part of the team, delivering evidence based health and social care
that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out
specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered
practitioners.
Key Dates
If shortlisted, the recruitment process will involve:
Mandatory attendance at a virtual briefing session, delivered by
the Trust and University of Plymouth on Monday 7th November 2022.
Joint Interviews carried out virtually with the University are
expected to take place between 6th -9th December 2022.
The academic programme has a provisional start date of the8th March 2023although we will
aim to have apprentices in post within the Trust before this date.
Due
to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded
apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from
candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3
years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job
description describes the role that an apprentice will be working towards
during the training period and is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
To communicate in a skilled and respectful manner
with clients, families and carers who may have specific difficulties in
understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed / present with
challenging behaviour.
To participate in clinical meetings and to work
collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain appropriate professional boundaries
whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own competence
To communicate complex and sensitive condition
related information concerning the assessment, treatment and risk factors in
relation to a range of mental health difficulties.
To establish and maintain clear and professional
relationships with others at all times.
To liaise and work collaboratively with a range of
other professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations agencies.
Report to appropriate registered care professional
information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
Constructively manage barriers to communication.
- Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from
own and other organisations and settings who may be participating in the
care of a person and their family
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Recognise own clinical competencies,
knowledge base and experience, and ensure that you practice within this
and seek support as required.
- To make informed and well-reasoned decisions,
recognising when to seek further advice from a registered practitioner.
- Undertake risk assessments and determine the
appropriate course of action, which has taken into consideration a range
of possible options. Where necessary, ensure that consultation with
senior colleagues is undertaken
- Recognise and take action to deal with any
situations which may provide a conflict of interest.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- To organise, plan and prioritise own workload
under guidance of a registered practitioner.
- To provide evidence based advice, guidance
and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals
within standard protocols.
- Delegate and oversee the work of health care
support workers, including coordination of day to day activities
- Planning, co-ordination and review of
individual care plans as delegated by other registered practitioners
- Organise clinical meetings and ensure that
interventions/services are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated
manner to best support the client/carers, this may include liaison with
external agencies
Responsibility for Patient/Client
Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Put people first and provide nursing care
that is person centred, safe and compassionate
- To act as a named practitioner for patients
under the supervision of a registered nurse and escalating concerns in the
appropriate manner to the nurse in charge.
- To promote and uphold the privacy, dignity,
rights, health and wellbeing of clients and their care givers at all
times.
- Responsible for the delivery of specific care
packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation
according to the trusts standard protocols and accountable for their own
actions within the delivery of this care
- To comply with Trust policies and procedures
and the NMC Code for Nursing Associates.
- Provide evidence based clinical advice in
relation to the individuals in the care of the team.
- Ensure that appropriate action is taken for
safeguarding adults and children under the guidance of a Senior Mental
Health Practitioner.
- Undertakes delegated clinical skills within
their role having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent
and adhere to standard operating procedures, in line with Trust policy
- Administers medication within scope of
practice, competency and as delegated by the registered nurse, in line
with Trust policy
- Maintain up to date clinical records in a
timely and accurate manner in accordance with Trust policy.
- Develop, monitor and review care plans to
meet individuals needs.
- Exercise judgment in assessing patient
condition, comfort and wellbeing
using analysis of a range of possible factors
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
Implementation
- To follow Trust policy guidance in relation
to your team and role and to comment on proposed policy changes and
service developments.
- Actively embrace change, respond positively
to new priorities and challenges and look for opportunities for service
development and improvement.
- To contribute to service development
activities as required by line management in order to improve the
quality of care offered by the team
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
- Responsible for the safe use of any relevant
equipment/resources in line with Trust Policy.
- Responsibility for the handling of monies and
individuals valuables if deemed necessary under the indirect
supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Responsibility for the storage, handling and
administration of medication
- Responsible for the ordering of
supplies/equipment as necessary under the indirect supervision of a
registered practitioner.
Responsibility for Human
Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Demonstrate personal responsibility and
initiative for own learning and continuing professional development
including core training in line with the Directorates Workforce Plan in
accordance with Trust policy.
- Carry out Continuing Professional Development
by seeking to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge,
competence and skills
- Maintaining Nursing & Midwifery Council
registration by adhering to all requirements regarding Standards,
Proficiencies and the revalidation process
- Engage in reflective practice to monitor
their own performance and progress and accept feedback from others in
order to continue their ongoing development.
- Actively engage with line management,
clinical supervision and Personal Development Review.
- To assist with staff induction, formal
assessment and ongoing development of Band 3 staff through the
supervisory and appraisal process.
Responsibility for Information Resources and
Administrative Duties
- To be responsible for using an
email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by
which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.
- Ensure information resources
including the Intranet are consulted regularly to maintain a current
knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety
initiatives.
- Ensure information is shared
with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner
- Working knowledge of Care Notes
and associated systems.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- To contribute to any relevant Research and
Development activities as undertaken within the team.
- Participate in audits and surveys relating to
nursing practice or patient satisfaction as required
Freedom to Act
- To work within the Trust operational policies
and service specifications of the team.
- To organise and take responsibility for own
work and caseload under guidance of a registered practitioner and within
standard protocols/ integrated care pathways.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
Undertake all necessary academic study and work based training
associated with the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job
description describes the role that an apprentice will be working towards
during the training period and is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
To communicate in a skilled and respectful manner
with clients, families and carers who may have specific difficulties in
understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed / present with
challenging behaviour.
To participate in clinical meetings and to work
collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain appropriate professional boundaries
whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own competence
To communicate complex and sensitive condition
related information concerning the assessment, treatment and risk factors in
relation to a range of mental health difficulties.
To establish and maintain clear and professional
relationships with others at all times.
To liaise and work collaboratively with a range of
other professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations agencies.
Report to appropriate registered care professional
information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
Constructively manage barriers to communication.
- Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from
own and other organisations and settings who may be participating in the
care of a person and their family
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Recognise own clinical competencies,
knowledge base and experience, and ensure that you practice within this
and seek support as required.
- To make informed and well-reasoned decisions,
recognising when to seek further advice from a registered practitioner.
- Undertake risk assessments and determine the
appropriate course of action, which has taken into consideration a range
of possible options. Where necessary, ensure that consultation with
senior colleagues is undertaken
- Recognise and take action to deal with any
situations which may provide a conflict of interest.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- To organise, plan and prioritise own workload
under guidance of a registered practitioner.
- To provide evidence based advice, guidance
and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals
within standard protocols.
- Delegate and oversee the work of health care
support workers, including coordination of day to day activities
- Planning, co-ordination and review of
individual care plans as delegated by other registered practitioners
- Organise clinical meetings and ensure that
interventions/services are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated
manner to best support the client/carers, this may include liaison with
external agencies
Responsibility for Patient/Client
Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Put people first and provide nursing care
that is person centred, safe and compassionate
- To act as a named practitioner for patients
under the supervision of a registered nurse and escalating concerns in the
appropriate manner to the nurse in charge.
- To promote and uphold the privacy, dignity,
rights, health and wellbeing of clients and their care givers at all
times.
- Responsible for the delivery of specific care
packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation
according to the trusts standard protocols and accountable for their own
actions within the delivery of this care
- To comply with Trust policies and procedures
and the NMC Code for Nursing Associates.
- Provide evidence based clinical advice in
relation to the individuals in the care of the team.
- Ensure that appropriate action is taken for
safeguarding adults and children under the guidance of a Senior Mental
Health Practitioner.
- Undertakes delegated clinical skills within
their role having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent
and adhere to standard operating procedures, in line with Trust policy
- Administers medication within scope of
practice, competency and as delegated by the registered nurse, in line
with Trust policy
- Maintain up to date clinical records in a
timely and accurate manner in accordance with Trust policy.
- Develop, monitor and review care plans to
meet individuals needs.
- Exercise judgment in assessing patient
condition, comfort and wellbeing
using analysis of a range of possible factors
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
Implementation
- To follow Trust policy guidance in relation
to your team and role and to comment on proposed policy changes and
service developments.
- Actively embrace change, respond positively
to new priorities and challenges and look for opportunities for service
development and improvement.
- To contribute to service development
activities as required by line management in order to improve the
quality of care offered by the team
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
- Responsible for the safe use of any relevant
equipment/resources in line with Trust Policy.
- Responsibility for the handling of monies and
individuals valuables if deemed necessary under the indirect
supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Responsibility for the storage, handling and
administration of medication
- Responsible for the ordering of
supplies/equipment as necessary under the indirect supervision of a
registered practitioner.
Responsibility for Human
Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Demonstrate personal responsibility and
initiative for own learning and continuing professional development
including core training in line with the Directorates Workforce Plan in
accordance with Trust policy.
- Carry out Continuing Professional Development
by seeking to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge,
competence and skills
- Maintaining Nursing & Midwifery Council
registration by adhering to all requirements regarding Standards,
Proficiencies and the revalidation process
- Engage in reflective practice to monitor
their own performance and progress and accept feedback from others in
order to continue their ongoing development.
- Actively engage with line management,
clinical supervision and Personal Development Review.
- To assist with staff induction, formal
assessment and ongoing development of Band 3 staff through the
supervisory and appraisal process.
Responsibility for Information Resources and
Administrative Duties
- To be responsible for using an
email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by
which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.
- Ensure information resources
including the Intranet are consulted regularly to maintain a current
knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety
initiatives.
- Ensure information is shared
with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner
- Working knowledge of Care Notes
and associated systems.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- To contribute to any relevant Research and
Development activities as undertaken within the team.
- Participate in audits and surveys relating to
nursing practice or patient satisfaction as required
Freedom to Act
- To work within the Trust operational policies
and service specifications of the team.
- To organise and take responsibility for own
work and caseload under guidance of a registered practitioner and within
standard protocols/ integrated care pathways.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
Undertake all necessary academic study and work based training
associated with the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making
- Problem solving skills
- Intermediate IT skills
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a range of different health care settings
- Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
- Experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways
- Experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making
- Problem solving skills
- Intermediate IT skills
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a range of different health care settings
- Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
- Experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways
- Experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
