A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join our vibrant and hard-working team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare professional, with experience post qualification.
The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated, dedicated with a passion for excellence in patient care, along with excellent communication organisational skills.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
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 individual’s 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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
KEY DUTIES
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 individual’s 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
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
Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management
Undertake clinical tasks as appropriate to competence and setting
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 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 specific to the service
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 individual’s 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
Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful there may be barriers to understanding
Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times
Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being a Nursing Associate
Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability
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
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
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Mar 2025
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