Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Nurse
Associate
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Position Summary
As a proactive member of the Nursing
Team, you will assist in creating and maintaining a caring, supportive and safe
environment for the children you look after. James Hopkins Trust offers family centred care so you will work in partnership with the
children and their families who are eligible to use James Hopkins Trusts
services.
You are self-motivated and can work
either independently with support from our Respite Nurses or as a team player. As part of the nursing team you will be responsible for assisting
with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care provided
to the children you are accountable for.
You will welcome the opportunity to
reflect on/assess your practice and competence through existing audit processes
and regular supervisions to ensure you provide outstanding and safe care; which
in turn demonstrates James Hopkins Trusts compliance with CQC regulatory
requirements.
You will be a key person that a family
will regularly talk to about their children when they bring their child to
James Hopkins Trust for respite. You will have an insight and understanding of
the issues facing families where there is a baby or young child with a life-threatening
or life-limiting condition. While interacting with the carer or parent
you will show the family kindness and compassion as you help to assess their
childs nursing and care needs while evaluating the wellbeing of the whole
family. You are committed to always delivering exceptional family centred care,
at our respite centre.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Nursing and Family Care
Actively encourage a family atmosphere
within Kites Corner.
Contribute positively towards the
maintenance of a child and family focused environment when either working within
Kites Corner or the child and familys home.
Recognise the skills and experience of
the family in meeting the individual care needs of their child and work in
partnership with them to provide holistic care.
Use a systematic and individualised
approach to help plan care of the child at Kites Corner to deliver quality care
that is consistent with care delivered by other providers.
Assess, maintain and evaluate agreed
standards of care in partnership with family carers and the child
Ensure all medication is accurately and
safely administered, recorded and stored, in conjunction with Respite Nurse, where
required.
Give total care to the child during the
agreed period of respite.
Identify and follow the childs care
routine and established pattern of care, negotiating any changes with the child
and family.
Ensure that regular contact is made
with the Nursing Management Team updating them of any changes in a child/family
circumstance that may necessitate a review of the familys respite allocation.
Facilitate outings, play and activity
that is appropriate to the age and development needs of the child.
Use evidence to underpin practice by
adhering to James Hopkins Trusts policies and maintaining an awareness of new
and developing care options.
The safeguarding of children is
everyones responsibility, and you are expected to pass onto the appropriate
manager any child safeguarding concerns that you may have that arise in the
course of your work.
Every staff member has a responsibility
to maintain confidential, accurate and timely records.
Maintain an awareness of the diversity
of families supported by James Hopkins Trust and ensure that the cultural needs
of the children and families are met appropriately.
Ensure professional boundaries are
maintained and that due attention is paid to confidentiality, privacy and
dignity at all times.
Professional Development
Identify and at all times work within
your own professional competence and expertise whilst adhering to the NMC Code
of Conduct.
Take advantage of training
opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise to enhance your role
within the James Hopkins Trust Nursing Team including mandatory training
sessions.
Maintain professional registration with
the NMC.
Keep a Personal Professional Profile
and ensure that all mandatory training is updated as appropriate.
Every member of staff has a
professional responsibility to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness
of issues required to deliver quality palliative care within Kites Corner or
the family home.
Every member of nursing staff has a
professional responsibility to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness
of issues around care of children and young people with complex needs
Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality
Participate
in quality control monitoring and auditing processes to ensure the safe
delivery of care and maintain high standards through best practice
Be
proactive in identifying ways of improving practice.
Contribute
positively to the development and audit of standards and, when
appropriate, taking responsibility for identified project work
Identify
ways of continued quality improvement, using reflective practice through
clinical supervision
Actively
complete clinical incident documentation in line with a no blame
approach and James Hopkins Trusts whistle-blowing policy
Adhere
to and comply with all James Hopkins Trusts policies and procedures
Complete
risk assessments within James Hopkins Trust as requested
Management and Team Awareness
Take
responsibility for helping to promote good teamwork and a flexible
approach within the Nursing Team and the wider Organisation.
Inform the relevant manager of
incidents and concerns using agreed processes.
Participate in the induction of new
staff as and when required.
Contribute to the mentorship of
students on placement at James Hopkins Trust, using up to date knowledge.
Carry out any reasonable additional
duty as agreed by the Nursing Management Team to meet the changing requirements
of the service.
Communication
In line with James Hopkins Trusts
vision, mission and values; encourage the philosophy of James Hopkins Trust
with acts of kindness and helping to make magic memories.
Always present a good public image.
Liaise closely with the all
professionals and volunteers working with the child and family to ensure a
seamless service.
Attend staff meetings and team
briefings and participate in other meetings as appropriate
Take responsibility for using the
appropriate channels to ensure good communication is maintained within the Organisation
at all times.
Health and Safety
Ensure that infection control
guidelines and policies are strictly adhered to.
Undertake risk assessment and management
to ensure that children, families, visitors and colleagues are safe.
Be aware of and work within James
Hopkins Trusts lone working policies.
Be aware of all Health and Safety
issues and adhere to all the James Hopkins Trust policies.
Be aware of all Fire, Health and Safety
regulations at Kites Corner and maintain a safe working environment at all
times.
Ways of working and collaborating
Make a positive contribution to the team and
the wider Organisation by playing an active role in growing excellent
working relationships within all areas of James Hopkins Trust, such as
families, volunteers and staff members.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an
inclusive, equal and diverse workplace
Work within all of James Hopkins Trusts
policies, processes and procedures at all times.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current and
planned activities
To carry out any additional tasks and projects as
reasonably requested in line with the general responsibility of the role.
Lead by example and be an inspiring
role model for others, building trust and living by our Vision, Mission &
Values; always keeping children at the heart of what we do.
James Hopkins
Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
