Registered Nursing Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job TitleRegistered Nursing Associate

LocationHenshaws College, Harrogate

Reports toRegistered Nurse/ clinical lead

DBS Check Enhanced Check with child barring list and adult barring list (college students ages range from 16 25 years old)

Job Summary:

• To work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to the NMC code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates to support with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care for students.

• To work as part of the clinical and wider multidisciplinary team teaching, supporting and mentoring other staff to ensure the clinical care delivered to students is of the highest quality.

• To work directly with students at Henshaw's delivering clinical care independently in line with care plans, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing advice when needed.

• To liaise and communicate with staff, managers, and service users at all levels ensuring colleagues and staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner of any changes to student needs , care plans or risk assessments

Main Duties:

• To be fully conversant with and work within the Nursing and Midwifery Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.

• To work in a person-centred way and always act in the best interests of the people they care for.

• Act professionally at all times and be responsible and accountable for their actions Recognising and working within the limits of their competence. Education and Training

• Deliver high quality compassionate care, carrying out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard under the direction of the registered nurse whilst promoting health and independence.

• Work as part of a designated clinical team supporting the care staff and students. work alongside, mentor and support them to ensure that the care and student support delivered is of the highest quality.

• Work without direct supervision, at times delivering clinical care independently in line with care plans, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing advice when needed.

• Understand 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.

• Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT, families, and carers

• To oversee the care delivered by Nursing Assistants, Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Students to the students allocated to them and ensure staff are competent to perform any delegated tasks.

• Raise and report any deterioration in health of the students to the registered nursing team or community health care teams.

• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

• Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.

• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse

• Undertake clinical tasks such as Gastrostomy button changes, catheter care, injections, and blood glucose monitoring

• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse when needed

• Deliver theoretical clinical training to care staff.

• Undertake in-practice competency observations and assessments covering a range of different clinical interventions including but not limited to Gastrostomy, Oxygen therapy, Cough Assist, Non-invasive Ventilation and Oral suction to ensure staff remain confident and competent when undertaking delegated nursing activities

• Carry out delegated nursing interventions in line with clinical care plans, such as subcutaneous injection, Bowel care and INR sampling

• Upskill care staff by undertaking workshops in key priority areas such as Infection prevention and control, RESTORE2 and Sepsis

• Ensuring IPC is prioritised, and policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Play a vital role in carrying out the quality assurance cycle. Including carrying out audits in key areas such as IPC and complex clinical care.

• Support the registered nurse in development of action plans to help improve practice where improvements are needed.

• Carry out health screening such as Nutritional Screening, Skin Integrity, and Clinical observations.

• Make referrals to external health teams to promote health and wellbeing.

• Attend and contribute to EHCPs and health and social care reviews.

• Support with new student assessments.

• Assist in the identification of care needs, composing and implementing appropriate care plans and risk assessments under the supervision of the registered nursing team..

• Ensure that Henshaws safeguarding policies and procedures are always adhered to.

• Manage and administer students medication in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Liaise with the Registered Nursing team and Care Leads to ensure that all complex care needs are met effectively.

• To facilitate safe Moving and Handling of students with complex health needs.

• Accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress including keeping rigorous Medication Administration Records and food and fluid intake charts.

• Assist all students in any way which promotes and enables their development and independence.

• Maintain competency by having regular training and review from the College Registered Nurses including clinical supervision.

• Engage in reflective practice to promote development of self

• Comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the Society and follow Society Policies and Procedures, operate within the employee code of conduct and respect confidentiality at all times.

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings as required.

• Work as trained and follow the Societys Policies and Procedures at all times

• Actively promote Henshaws Equality & Diversity Policy.

• To undertake specialist training depending on the needs of the students

General

• Attend all Henshaws mandatory and compulsory training sessions, taking responsibility to ensure training is up to date at all times.

• Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including CPD where appropriate.

• Facilitate training and knowledge sharing across Henshaws Society, and other providers where appropriate.

• Adhere to and support others to uphold Henshaws Values: Inspiring, Proactive, Sharing, Compassionate, Empowering, Informed

• Offer a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the organisation.

• Represent Henshaws in professional manner at all times, contributing to fundraising, marketing and recruitment activities for Henshaws Society as required.

• The employee may on occasions be called upon to undertake work in other locations in order to ensure obligations to students, service users and third parties are fulfilled.

• Comply with Henshaws Health & Safety requirements and be aware of and adhere to current Henshaws policies and procedures.

• Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalen

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in the health or care sector undertaking a range of delegated clinical skills
• Evidence of continued professional development and clinical supervision
• Experience of medication management and administration
• The ability to keep calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours
• Experience of teaching individuals or groups or willing to develop teaching skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of providing care to clients with a range of clinical care needs ( for example gastrostomy, oxygen therapy, pressure area care, wound dressing, diabetes monitoring, oral suction, catheter care )
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor, support and assess other care staff and share best practice
• Enthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to our client group

Desirable

• Recent experience of working with young adults
• An understanding of the needs of young adults with learning disabilities

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Henshaws Specialist College

Address

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED

Employer's website

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)