Job summary
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. Providing care across our special schools, the post holder will be responsible for the administration of nasogastric/gastrostomy feeds ,the administration of medications, medical interventions including suctioning and seizure management.
The Nursing Associate will work as a member of the Community Children's Nursing service to provide an effective, evidence-based service to children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, long term conditions, life limiting and life threatening conditions, and their families in Walsall special schools.
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for children and in a variety of settings.
The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018)
Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Councils code of conduct (NMC) and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency
Main duties of the job
Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications/feeds
Attends all mandatory training relevant to role
To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of drugs.
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained.
To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
To provide coaching and support to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Trainee Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment.
To provide support and supervision to Health care support workers/ Assistant Practitioner to promote their learning and development within role.
To receive delegated duties from the supervising RN and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018)
Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates.
To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence-based care of an allocated group of patients.
Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency.
Recognise and work within the limits of their competency..
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
.To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Clinical Duties
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care to children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, long term conditions, life limiting and life threatening conditions, and their families in Walsall special schools.
To participate in the care of named children, to meet their physical and emotional needs, and undertake delivery of care plans.
To give support and guidance to parents in the delivery of planned care.
To work in partnership with parents and appropriate agencies and organisations to ensure the delivery of care for their child.
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse or paediatric Community consultant and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care.
To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) (Annexe B) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and training dependent on department requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates.
To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence-based care of an allocated group of patients.
Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency.
Recognise and work within the limits of their competency..
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
.To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Clinical Duties
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care to children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, long term conditions, life limiting and life threatening conditions, and their families in Walsall special schools.
To participate in the care of named children, to meet their physical and emotional needs, and undertake delivery of care plans.
To give support and guidance to parents in the delivery of planned care.
To work in partnership with parents and appropriate agencies and organisations to ensure the delivery of care for their child.
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse or paediatric Community consultant and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care.
To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) (Annexe B) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and training dependent on department requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the Community
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on NMC register
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the Community
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on NMC register
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
