Job summary
Are you a qualified Nurse Associate who wants to make a difference?
Do you want to be involved in the continued development of an innovative integrated
service? As an NHS Registered Nurse Associate of a well-supported general
nursing team within Nottingham CityCare Partnerships Integrated Care Homes
Service, you will bridge the gap between health care assistants and Registered
Nurses; complementing the Registered Nurse role and working under an
appropriate level of supervision from the Registered Nurse. Working as part of
the wider multi-disciplinary team you will provide nursing interventions to a wide range
of patients, by in reaching into Nottingham City Care Homes to deliver NHS
services. The services overarching aim is to ensure that care home residents
and staff have an improved experience through high quality care and access to
familiar health professionals with the skills to meet their needs.
The nursing caseload comprises of adults living in residential care
homes who have a nursing need.
To find out more about the role within this service we would urge you
to come and shadow us for a day to see what we do and the benefits we can make
to a patients life.
If
you would like further information regarding this role or would like to arrange
an insight visit please contact Angela Saxton, Team Manager, a.saxton@nhs.net or 07818254528.
Main duties of the job
The
role of the Registered Nurse Associate is to support the Registered Nurses in
providing nursing interventions to patients whose home is within a residential
care home. This includes insulin administration, wound care, continence care,
palliative support and EOL care.
As
a Registered Nurse Associate within this integrated service, you will follow a
competency-based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor, to
develop new skills and knowledge across all the elements of the service to
enable a holistic approach to patient care, improving the patient outcomes.
The
service plays a key role in implementing the Enhanced Care in Care Homes
Framework by providing support to care home staff, enabling them to deliver
optimal care to their residents. This includes delivering training and
education sessions to staff within the care home setting to upskill and empower
them to deliver optimal care to their residents. As well as developing joint
handovers within care homes to enable proactive care and prevent avoidable
hospital admissions.
The Integrated Care Home Service comprises of
community nurses, dementia outreach nurses, AHPs and specialist nurse
practitioners, and works closely with the wider MDT. This includes GPs,
pharmacists, the care home staff and specialist services. We work closely with
other healthcare providers and Local Authorities across Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire and the care homes in the implementation of the Enhanced Care
in Care Home Framework.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare
exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working
alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value
driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social
purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our
communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the
heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each
other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social
enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local
communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled,
LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are
currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive
about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a
different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is
committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nurse Associate is a new professional role as registered and recorded by the NMC and is accountable for their practice. The Nursing Associate will have developed and maintained knowledge, skills and competencies related through completion of the nationally recognised Nursing Associate training programme. This includes working in variety of care settings and delivery of person-centred care across all the fields of nursing.
The aim of the role is to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and Registered Nurses; complementing the Registered Nurse role and working under an appropriate level of supervision from the Registered Nurse. Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The Nurse Associate will:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the parameters of the Nursing Associate role, reporting back to the Registered Nurse on a regular basis.
- Practice in community settings (e.g. care home visits to delivery clinical care, office-based patient phone calls), and will be equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and NMC proficiencies required for the role.
- Ensure that the rights, needs and dignities of individuals and their families are met by providing appropriate programmes of care.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate good communication, initiative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly in a team setting.
- Give and receive sensitive information, use motivational skills, negotiation skills, offer an empathetic approach and demonstrate reassurance skills.
- Work in a solution- focused way as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Promote holistic healthcare and work in partnership with other agencies.
- Take responsibility for continuing clinical competence using evidence based practice and research, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
- Participate in health promotion initiatives, in line with local and national guidelines, public health priorities and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Support the development of the care pathways required.
- Work in an inner city with a rich and varied ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic climate.
Dimensions
Staff
You will be part of an Adult Services team working together in an integrated way
Budget
A requirement to work in a cost-effective manner.
Area
Nottingham City boundaries
Key Responsibilities
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting within the home and clinical areas the Nursing Associate is working in as well as evolving with experience and competence.
The Nursing Associate will:
- Follow a competency-based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor.
- Undertake home visiting programmes to deliver care, following competence- based training and supervision.
- Work in a variety of settings including care homes, clients homes and health premises across Nottingham City.
- Organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team.
- Use appropriate evidenced-based patient assessment tools.
- Deliver evidence-based programmes of care adhering to standard operating procedures and pathways of care.
- To work within CityCare policy and procedure, in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates, NMC Code and NICE Guidance.
- Demonstrate good communication, initiative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly in a team setting.
- Attend team / allocation meetings.
- Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements.
- Ensure clear, accurate and up to date recording of information on SystmOne as per local record keeping policy.
- Maintain accurate diary in accordance with lone working policy and adhere to mobile working guidance.
- Work in partnership with local partners across the Nottingham Childrens partnership statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Access and participate in supervision.
- Identify and take appropriate action/make appropriate referrals in any situation where there may be vulnerability, safeguarding or health concerns
- Conduct oneself in a corporate and professional manner maintaining confidentiality at all times including compliance with the City Care dress code/uniform policy
- Attend essential mandatory and appropriate training courses and meetings thus keeping professional development current. Ensure practice is evidence based to ensure high quality, effective health care.
- Undertake preceptorship and clinical supervision as per policy.
- Promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients; public and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect at all times
- Achieve commissioned targets and have an understanding of key performance indicators and service delivery
- Identify hazards and act accordingly to promote the health and safety of patients, the public and staff in the health care environment in line with the policies of the organisation. This includes adhering to infection control guidelines
- Participate in research, audit and public engagement activities to ensure appropriate safe and evidence-based practice is maintained.
- Contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services develop and to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required within the remit of the knowledge and skills framework of the role.
- Work in a cost-effective manner including contribution to effective stock management and maintenance of security of stock/resources both within the health setting and within patient homes
- Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding procedures.
- Uphold City cares core values and behaviours framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nurse Associate is a new professional role as registered and recorded by the NMC and is accountable for their practice. The Nursing Associate will have developed and maintained knowledge, skills and competencies related through completion of the nationally recognised Nursing Associate training programme. This includes working in variety of care settings and delivery of person-centred care across all the fields of nursing.
The aim of the role is to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and Registered Nurses; complementing the Registered Nurse role and working under an appropriate level of supervision from the Registered Nurse. Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The Nurse Associate will:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the parameters of the Nursing Associate role, reporting back to the Registered Nurse on a regular basis.
- Practice in community settings (e.g. care home visits to delivery clinical care, office-based patient phone calls), and will be equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and NMC proficiencies required for the role.
- Ensure that the rights, needs and dignities of individuals and their families are met by providing appropriate programmes of care.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate good communication, initiative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly in a team setting.
- Give and receive sensitive information, use motivational skills, negotiation skills, offer an empathetic approach and demonstrate reassurance skills.
- Work in a solution- focused way as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Promote holistic healthcare and work in partnership with other agencies.
- Take responsibility for continuing clinical competence using evidence based practice and research, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
- Participate in health promotion initiatives, in line with local and national guidelines, public health priorities and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Support the development of the care pathways required.
- Work in an inner city with a rich and varied ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic climate.
Dimensions
Staff
You will be part of an Adult Services team working together in an integrated way
Budget
A requirement to work in a cost-effective manner.
Area
Nottingham City boundaries
Key Responsibilities
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting within the home and clinical areas the Nursing Associate is working in as well as evolving with experience and competence.
The Nursing Associate will:
- Follow a competency-based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor.
- Undertake home visiting programmes to deliver care, following competence- based training and supervision.
- Work in a variety of settings including care homes, clients homes and health premises across Nottingham City.
- Organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team.
- Use appropriate evidenced-based patient assessment tools.
- Deliver evidence-based programmes of care adhering to standard operating procedures and pathways of care.
- To work within CityCare policy and procedure, in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates, NMC Code and NICE Guidance.
- Demonstrate good communication, initiative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly in a team setting.
- Attend team / allocation meetings.
- Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements.
- Ensure clear, accurate and up to date recording of information on SystmOne as per local record keeping policy.
- Maintain accurate diary in accordance with lone working policy and adhere to mobile working guidance.
- Work in partnership with local partners across the Nottingham Childrens partnership statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Access and participate in supervision.
- Identify and take appropriate action/make appropriate referrals in any situation where there may be vulnerability, safeguarding or health concerns
- Conduct oneself in a corporate and professional manner maintaining confidentiality at all times including compliance with the City Care dress code/uniform policy
- Attend essential mandatory and appropriate training courses and meetings thus keeping professional development current. Ensure practice is evidence based to ensure high quality, effective health care.
- Undertake preceptorship and clinical supervision as per policy.
- Promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients; public and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect at all times
- Achieve commissioned targets and have an understanding of key performance indicators and service delivery
- Identify hazards and act accordingly to promote the health and safety of patients, the public and staff in the health care environment in line with the policies of the organisation. This includes adhering to infection control guidelines
- Participate in research, audit and public engagement activities to ensure appropriate safe and evidence-based practice is maintained.
- Contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services develop and to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required within the remit of the knowledge and skills framework of the role.
- Work in a cost-effective manner including contribution to effective stock management and maintenance of security of stock/resources both within the health setting and within patient homes
- Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding procedures.
- Uphold City cares core values and behaviours framework.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Full driving licence, own transport and the ability to travel between locations.
- Ability to move between sites working across health team as required
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Patient assessment and care delivery skills with evidence of competency development
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff/students
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Full driving licence, own transport and the ability to travel between locations.
- Ability to move between sites working across health team as required
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Patient assessment and care delivery skills with evidence of competency development
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff/students
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).
