Job summary
Whilst in the developmental role, the Trainee will work towards progression into the post of
Nursing Associate training programme, achieving a Level 5 Foundation Degree
equivalent qualification. They will
develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of
Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing
Associate training programme which includes working in care setting and
delivery of person-centred care. The Nursing Associate training programme
combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between
employers and education providers.
The Trainee Nursing Associate will be based in a local
Primary Care Network, and will experience working in various General Practices to gain a wide appreciation of multiple healthcare contexts
and are able to fulfil all the NMC requirements of the programme. At the end
of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the
knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to
employment as a registered Nurse Associate and will work to a nationally
recognised code of conduct.
Successful
Candidates must be available for interview with Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance on week commencing 31st October 2022
AND
at Coventry University of 15th
November 2022.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a
Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting)
with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have
proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work
as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses
on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities safely
and competently to a high standard under the direction and supervision of a
registered Nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
- Work
with a mentor and take responsibility for learning and developing their own
knowledge, experience and clinical competence, leadership, and reflective
practice skills within the workplace, on placements and through attending the
Nurse Associate training programme
- Provide
feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associates pilot
programme
- Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate
training programme, the ability to work without direct supervision, at times
delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan for
care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role,
accessing clinical and care advice when needed
About us
The
Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is a private company limited by shares, wholly
owned by local Coventry and Rugby GP practices. As a GP led organisation, we
represent 50 GP practice shareholders and cover nearly 420,000 patients.
We describe
our work in terms of Supporting, Innovating, Developing and Educating - we
are on the S.I.D.E. of general practice and we have developed our Operational
Plans to describe what we are going to do over this year to ensure that we
continue to high quality, accessible and responsive services for both
practices and patients.
We have
identified key areas that we will focus on to build upon and improve our
existing services.
These are
our Strategic Priorities:
- Clinical
Service Improvement & Delivery
- Clinical
Innovation
- Primary
Care Development Practice and Network Support
- Training
and Education
- Integrated
Care
- Good
Governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee
will:
- Develop 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 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
- Undertake clinical tasks including
cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- 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[1]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 given
- Demonstrate good understanding of
principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking
nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the
Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to
everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee
will:
- Develop 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 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
- Undertake clinical tasks including
cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- 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[1]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 given
- Demonstrate good understanding of
principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking
nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the
Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to
everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential induction training and experience care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Completion of a HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English completed by course start date
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential induction training and experience care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Completion of a HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English completed by course start date
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
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.
