Nursing Associate Band 4

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

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. 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 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 thee 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

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Up to date general clinical knowledge
• Current knowledge of local, regional and national policies
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Able to record accurately, clearly, and concisely
• Involvement in research and audit
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work in a variety of settings
• Good time management skills
• Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service
• To work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in development of services to meet community needs
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research
• Experience of supporting colleagues and other health professionals
• Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team working
• Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population

Desirable

• Previous community experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Car driver in possession of current full driving licence.

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate - Level 5 on the NMC register

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

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Bullwell Riverside Health Centre and Citywide

108 Coventry Road

Bullwell

Nottingham

NG6 8PS

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)