Nursing Associate (XR04)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC code of conduct.

JOB DIMENSIONS

The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Act in the best interests of the people they care for

Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.

To fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration

Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.

Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours.

Maintain a safe working environment.

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

Contribute to on-going assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care

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

Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients.

Promote evidence based practice.

Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing

Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health

Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities

Contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs

Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family

Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration.

Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of peoples experience of care.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
• Current issues in health care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
• Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health care professional
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to organise self and others
• Team player
• Caring, compassionate and motivated
• Reliable and trustworthy

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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