Job summary
Registered Nurse Associate hours
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.
The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behavior for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
1. To utilise and further enhance existing skills which enable the post holder toassess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
2. To ensure all patients receive high quality patient care.
3. Demonstrate an extensive knowledge base of practice in relation to Day Surgery.
4. To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
5. To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
6. Provide the delivery of evidence-based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code.
7. Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC.
8. Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
9. Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for medicines management.
10. Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the Team Leader.
11. Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
12. Safety
13. Care
14. Respect
15. Communication
16. Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
17. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
18. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
19. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
20. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
21. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Experience
Essential
22. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
23. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
24. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
25. Experience of the speciality area
Registered Nurse Associate
Essential
26. Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
27. GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)