Job summary
We are looking to recruit to the post of Trainee Nursing Associate, to work within our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable. Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
The postholder will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families and carers.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on PCN), with a focus on promoting good health & independence
About us
St Bartholomews Medical
Centre is a friendly and supportive training practice in East Oxford. We have
recently merged with a neighbouring practice, Hollow Way Medical Centre, to
look after approximately 30,000 patients in total.
We
are a multi-site practice with purpose-built premises including a site within
Oxford Brookes University where we provide Student Health services. The vibrant
Cowley Road community offers us a diverse multicultural mix of patients.
The clinical team of
GPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs is well supported by our strong administrative,
secretarial and management team.
We are committed to
ongoing training and development of all our staff and have an Investors in
People accreditation.
We
are an established training practice hosting medical students and GP
registrars. All members of the team are involved in sharing their skills and
knowledge with trainees. We are heavily involved in research with strong links
to the NIHR and more recently have been selected to run two commercial vaccine
trials. Research brings additional benefits and opportunities to our
patients.
Patient
engagement is important to us and we have an active PPG which meets regularly.
The
team enjoys frequent get togethers both in work with protected daily coffee
breaks at 10.30am as well as social events outside of work such as coach trips
to Bournemouth Beach and fish and chips in the park to name but a few.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Description of role/core responsibilities
Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on PCN), with a focus on promoting good health and independence
Work as part of a PCNs multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering a high standard of care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the nursing associate training 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 of care, within the parameters of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Over the course of the 2-year TNA programme, develop the skills and knowledge to provide direct care to patients and families which may include:
After undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role
Supporting individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses, for example by providing relevant information on the diagnosis, signposting patients to further information or referral to social prescribing link workers etc.
Performing and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on patients health conditions, activities, and responses
Developing an understanding of caring and supporting people with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities
The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Description of role/core responsibilities
Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on PCN), with a focus on promoting good health and independence
Work as part of a PCNs multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering a high standard of care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the nursing associate training 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 of care, within the parameters of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Over the course of the 2-year TNA programme, develop the skills and knowledge to provide direct care to patients and families which may include:
After undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role
Supporting individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses, for example by providing relevant information on the diagnosis, signposting patients to further information or referral to social prescribing link workers etc.
Performing and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on patients health conditions, activities, and responses
Developing an understanding of caring and supporting people with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities
The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.
- GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Essential induction training and experience, care certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Desirable
- 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.
Knowledge and expertise
Essential
- 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
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Completion of an HCA development programme.
Skils
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.
- GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Essential induction training and experience, care certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Desirable
- 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.
Knowledge and expertise
Essential
- 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
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Completion of an HCA development programme.
Skils
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
