Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a band 4 Nursing Associate - Duffy Suite Intermediate Care team.
As an important part of the team, you will be expected to work alongside your colleagues to provide the highest level of patient care.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Associate Nurse with a passion for pro-active, Patient Centred Care. You must be dynamic, enthusiastic and well organised to blend well with an excellent team of Nursing, Therapy and Medical colleagues. The role is responsible for ensuring high quality; effective nursing and therapy interventions that is delivered to all patients admitted to our care.
If you are the individual for this role and are also flexible, supportive and ready for an exciting new experience please apply.
Duffy Intermediate Care Unit is a 28 bedded facility based at St Helens hospital .
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults disclosure).
Full and part time positions available.
Interviews are to be held on either Friday 29th October 2021 or Friday 5th November.
This is a permanent post within the Trust. If there are no vacancies within the department at the end of this period a suitable alternative will be found elsewhere within the Trust- We will work with you, enhance your clinical skills and experience and support your future aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate will:
- Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional
- Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required
- Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
About us
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in England for quality of care for the 3rd year running (NHS Staff Survey)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2020 the Trust scored the highest marks in the following areas;
- Quality of care
- Staff engagement
- Support from managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is an indicative list as tasks and responsibilities will vary on the care setting.
- Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care
- Maintain 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 people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics
- Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of oral medicines under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by nursing associates
- Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times
- Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration
- Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings
- 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 people
- 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 delivered
- 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
- Maintain 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
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy
- To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency Framework
- Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan
- Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback
- Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve
- Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice
- Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence
- Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national
- Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is an indicative list as tasks and responsibilities will vary on the care setting.
- Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care
- Maintain 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 people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics
- Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of oral medicines under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by nursing associates
- Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times
- Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration
- Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings
- 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 people
- 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 delivered
- 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
- Maintain 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
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy
- To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency Framework
- Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan
- Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback
- Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve
- Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice
- Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence
- Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national
- Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree in a Nursing Associate programme
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English / GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English / Skills Level 2 Maths and English equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Evidence of taking part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Understand and acts in accordance with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- 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
- Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements
- Able to deal with emerging issues in a calm and effective manner
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to work
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respec
- Demonstrate the Trust core values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree in a Nursing Associate programme
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English / GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English / Skills Level 2 Maths and English equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Evidence of taking part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Understand and acts in accordance with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- 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
- Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements
- Able to deal with emerging issues in a calm and effective manner
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to work
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respec
- Demonstrate the Trust core values
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
