Job summary
An opportunity now exists for our department to increase our nursing associate workforce. We are looking for an associate nurse with paediatric experience who is interested in extending their skills in a Children's ED environment working alongside a varied nursing workforce, Paediatric Emergency Consultants, ENP's and GP's.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be working alongside the nursing establishment to provide care to patients aged 0-16 and their families in a busy, fast-paced department. Applicants must like a challenge, respond well to the demands of a busy department, have good communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace in a multidisciplinary team. They would be able to work a full rotation of shifts, LD's and Nights.
There is an opportunity to complete extended skills within the department such as venepuncture & cannulation and application of plaster casts. The department encourages and supports professional development and the successful candidate would be able to take advantage of in-house study days required to fulfil the requirements of this post.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nursing Associate (NAR) who has knowledge and experience across the lifespan, four fields of nursing and has worked in a variety of settings; the post holder will support and facilitate holistic, person centred care. They will work independently within their sphere of practice under the professional oversight & direction of the Registered Nurse and contribute within the multidisciplinary team.
The role of the Nursing Associate as an accountable professional is to promote health and prevent ill health through the provision and monitoring of care whilst working in teams; contributing to integrated care and improving the safety of quality of care.
The post holder demonstrates:
- The provision of high quality, evidence based, individualised, holistic care within a safe and caring environment.
- Role modelling the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Working within their scope of practice and according to the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates.
- Working according to the Trusts protocols, policies and guidelines
- Contributing to an effective, supportive learning environment and contributing to quality assurance processes and service development
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will:
- Provide compassionate, safe and effective evidence-based care and support to people in a range of care settings
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team providing and monitoring care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Maintain a current working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
- Work independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Implement individualised care plans ensuring all care provided adheres to policies and procedures.
- Work in partnership with all members of the multi professional health care team both within and external to the Trust to ensure continuity of care for the patient
- Promote and develop the use of current evidence to inform the delivery and promote the development of clinically effective care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other members of the care team to ensure a shared understanding of the patients care.
- Undertake a range of clinical procedures relevant to the clinical area.
- Maintain accurate, legible and timely records of patient care and information shared
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
Workforce
- Manage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the clinical area, to ensure safe and effective care
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the Registered Nurse
- Appropriately delegate care to other members of the team, recognising that they remain the accountable professional for ensuring that any care delegated is completed
- Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and learners to the Clinical area
- Provide supervision to newly qualified staff and learners, promoting an effective learning environment
- Provide support and supervision to Healthcare Assistants to promote their learning and development within their role
- Support service development and the embedding of the Nursing Associate role by promoting and sharing information on the role / scope of practice
- Demonstrate behaviours which support equality and value diversity
Financial
- Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and the appropriate storage of equipment ( personal equipment such as laptops should be securely stored for safekeeping of patient information)
- Have an understanding of clinical area resources and the appropriate use of those resources.
- Participate in the management of stock control and available resources
- Be environmentally aware and prudent in the use of resources and energy
Partnerships
- Communications and Relationships
- Actively develop and maintain effective communication with patients / clients / service users, their families and / or carers
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to communication / understanding
- Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking any care
- Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately
- Report information to appropriate registered care professional(s) in a timely, sensitive manner,
- Maintain accurate, clear, concise and contemporaneous records as per Trust policy, communicating and escalated information to the Team as required
- Ensure ability to manage electronic records system and recognition of the need to protect access (ID, passwords, smartcard and mobile working)
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise / report any concerns as per Trust policy
- Contribute to team success and challenge others appropriately
- Attend and participate in meetings, training and audit as required and share the learning in order to enhance best practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nursing Associate (NAR) who has knowledge and experience across the lifespan, four fields of nursing and has worked in a variety of settings; the post holder will support and facilitate holistic, person centred care. They will work independently within their sphere of practice under the professional oversight & direction of the Registered Nurse and contribute within the multidisciplinary team.
The role of the Nursing Associate as an accountable professional is to promote health and prevent ill health through the provision and monitoring of care whilst working in teams; contributing to integrated care and improving the safety of quality of care.
The post holder demonstrates:
- The provision of high quality, evidence based, individualised, holistic care within a safe and caring environment.
- Role modelling the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Working within their scope of practice and according to the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates.
- Working according to the Trusts protocols, policies and guidelines
- Contributing to an effective, supportive learning environment and contributing to quality assurance processes and service development
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will:
- Provide compassionate, safe and effective evidence-based care and support to people in a range of care settings
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team providing and monitoring care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Maintain a current working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
- Work independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Implement individualised care plans ensuring all care provided adheres to policies and procedures.
- Work in partnership with all members of the multi professional health care team both within and external to the Trust to ensure continuity of care for the patient
- Promote and develop the use of current evidence to inform the delivery and promote the development of clinically effective care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other members of the care team to ensure a shared understanding of the patients care.
- Undertake a range of clinical procedures relevant to the clinical area.
- Maintain accurate, legible and timely records of patient care and information shared
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
Workforce
- Manage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the clinical area, to ensure safe and effective care
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the Registered Nurse
- Appropriately delegate care to other members of the team, recognising that they remain the accountable professional for ensuring that any care delegated is completed
- Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and learners to the Clinical area
- Provide supervision to newly qualified staff and learners, promoting an effective learning environment
- Provide support and supervision to Healthcare Assistants to promote their learning and development within their role
- Support service development and the embedding of the Nursing Associate role by promoting and sharing information on the role / scope of practice
- Demonstrate behaviours which support equality and value diversity
Financial
- Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and the appropriate storage of equipment ( personal equipment such as laptops should be securely stored for safekeeping of patient information)
- Have an understanding of clinical area resources and the appropriate use of those resources.
- Participate in the management of stock control and available resources
- Be environmentally aware and prudent in the use of resources and energy
Partnerships
- Communications and Relationships
- Actively develop and maintain effective communication with patients / clients / service users, their families and / or carers
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to communication / understanding
- Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking any care
- Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately
- Report information to appropriate registered care professional(s) in a timely, sensitive manner,
- Maintain accurate, clear, concise and contemporaneous records as per Trust policy, communicating and escalated information to the Team as required
- Ensure ability to manage electronic records system and recognition of the need to protect access (ID, passwords, smartcard and mobile working)
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise / report any concerns as per Trust policy
- Contribute to team success and challenge others appropriately
- Attend and participate in meetings, training and audit as required and share the learning in order to enhance best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate (NAR)
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in Acute or Community setting
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of using a range of IT equipment and programmes
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of working within the clinical setting applying for
- Experience of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate (NAR)
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in Acute or Community setting
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of using a range of IT equipment and programmes
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of working within the clinical setting applying for
- Experience of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
