The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring high quality care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. 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 work independently under the leadership of the Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing 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 Behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
Interview Date: TBC
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on settings.
2. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
3. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person.
4. 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.
5. Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nurse Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
6. Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence, and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
7. Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
8. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
9. Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.
10. Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.
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 RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.
* To actively engage in area specific competency assessments.
* 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.
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.
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