Job summary
a)To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to patients in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care.b)To support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patientsc)To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated cared)To monitor the condition and health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when requirede)To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
f)To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Main duties of the job
a)To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to patients in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care.b)To support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patientsc)To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated cared)To monitor the condition and health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when requirede)To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
f)To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description documents.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Personal Attributes/ Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Personal Attributes/ Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
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).
