Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The NA will:
The
responsibility of the post holder is to participate in the planning and
delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team. The NA will
work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing
holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be
professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate
appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and
supervise students and learners who are on placement
Be responsible for delivering high
quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a
Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence
Be an accountable professional
Work as part of a designated
clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the
individual
Carry out specific clinical and care
tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the
direction of a registered nurse
Have the ability to work without
direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the
individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA
role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1.1
Care provision:
Develop own 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
Provide and monitor care
Support individuals with all aspects
of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting
health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other
professionals as appropriate
Perform and record clinical
observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and
NEWS
Accurately record nutritional and
fluid intake
Ensure the privacy, dignity and
safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrate the ability to recognise
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
Recognise 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
Develop 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 give
Demonstrate good understanding of
principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking
nursing and care procedures
Plan and manage competing demands of
job role, study and placement activities
Work in an effective and organised
manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
Deliver effective care following
treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care
professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans
Administer medicines safely and in a
timely manner via the NMC agreed routes of administration, adhering to Trust
policy.
Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring service user needs are timely
met eg, emotional, personal, environmental physical etc. Including, where
appropriate, vital signs, continence care, pressure area care, wound care,
nutrition, hydration, foot care, mood identification and suicide risk etc.
Support individuals to manage their own health and social wellbeing and promote
individual positive self-esteem and sense of identity.
Work with sensitivity and an understanding of the issues experienced by
service users.
Work in a flexible and collaborative manner with others, adapting to the
needs of the service, despite many demands on attention
Act as a link or assistant link for a specific area of practice.
Assist in the promotion of an open, welcoming, person-centred culture for
service users, carers and colleagues, Seek and support feedback from service
users and undertake patient satisfaction surveys to aid service improvement as
required.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous care documents. Report observations
and other service user information in written and electronic format. Use
appropriate documentation/systems in accordance with local and Trust standards
demonstrating competent IT skills, accurate data inputting and use of the
internet.
Use effective verbal/written communication at all times, incorporating
tact, empathy, consideration, courtesy and confidentiality. Adapt style of
communication to respond to service user communication difficulties and
psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs.
Build and sustain effective communications with others as required to
ensure good team working and collaborative working practices. Disseminate
knowledge, and information to those who need to know.
Effectively manage and support individuals who exhibit challenging
behaviour or present a significant imminent risk to themselves or others.
Recognise and respond to changes in their presentation, including reporting the
issue to a registered health care professional as required. Respond
appropriately to any emergency situation e.g. including initiating use of reducing
restrictive interventions in the management of violence and aggression.
Undertake supportive observation/interventions minimising the negative
effects of disruptive/abusive behaviour, or in the prevention and management of
violence and aggression. Utilise de-escalation and physical control techniques
as necessary. Taking reasonable steps to protect themselves from the risk of
violence.
If appropriate to the role, when directed by a health care professional,
accompany/escort service users within/outside Trust grounds, including the
supervision of Health Care Support Workers undertaking escort duties.
Ensure action to reduce risks to health and safety and that all possible
steps are taken in identifying, managing and reporting risks, to help safeguard
the welfare, safety and security of people, e.g., children, service users
visitors and staff. Contribute to the reduction of hazards in the environment,
considering safety, security, theft or damage.
Responsible for ensuring safe infection prevention and control by using
protective equipment, safe disposal of healthcare waste, performing hand
hygiene, cleaning, disinfecting etc.
Understand the roles and contributions of other care providers in and
outside of the team, enabling those who are significant to the service user to
play an active role in their care.
Proactively identify additional activities in accordance with the role,
which would increase post holder efficiency and the efficiency of the team;
offer suggestions for improvement and implement these activities in agreement
with the team.
Develop and support
the Trusts culture
of collaborative, flexible
cross-team working and commitment
to delivering quality services and outcomes, which maintain the Governments policies on public
health.
Maintain and continuously improve skills and understanding of health and
social care services, including systems, policy and current good practice.
Particularly with regards to own area of work and service users and which
significantly contributes to the services stated objectives & aims.
Make use of opportunities for sharing good practice and learning.
Proactively identify additional activities in accordance with the role,
which would increase individual efficiency and the efficiency of the service,
offer suggestions for improvement and implement these activities in agreement
with your team.
Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to the role.
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documents.
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