Job summary
The Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) will work towards progression into the post of a registered Nursing Associate through the successful completion of a two-year level 5 foundation degree training programme, with partnership from the University of Huddersfield.
The TNA will deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependant on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
The TNA programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. The TNA will be based, as an employee, within CHFT in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield, in order to gain a wide appreciation of heath and care contexts, and fulfil the requirements of the programme.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Nursing Associate role requires attendance on a 2-year full time apprenticeship programme. This is run in partnership with the University of Huddersfield and follows a working whilst learning model.
During the programme you will be expected to complete academic study, practical hours within your base area within CHFT, and alternative placements across the West Yorkshire partnership to gain experience in various settings.
Upon completion of the programme, the TNA will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisation and personal development focus. With over 5'500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks
- The Trainee Nursing Associate will be involved in care across the lifespan (pre-conception to end of life), with an approach towards health and well-being that actively contributes to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values1, physical, psychological, and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual, and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
- The overall outcome from the Trainee Nursing Associate programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings, as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the context in which they are employed.
Clinical Duties
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Develop an understanding of all the elements of the nursing process, being able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care, including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence, and care navigation to other professional as appropriate.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, capillary refill, and oxygen saturations, escalating concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate care to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example, long term health conditions, mental illnesses and learning disabilities.
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice, including management of self and reflection of own reactions, asking questions, and reflecting on answers given.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- To undertake additional skills (depending on department requirements);
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Catheterisation
- ECGs
- Safe transfer of patients between departments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks
- The Trainee Nursing Associate will be involved in care across the lifespan (pre-conception to end of life), with an approach towards health and well-being that actively contributes to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values1, physical, psychological, and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual, and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
- The overall outcome from the Trainee Nursing Associate programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings, as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the context in which they are employed.
Clinical Duties
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Develop an understanding of all the elements of the nursing process, being able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care, including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence, and care navigation to other professional as appropriate.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, capillary refill, and oxygen saturations, escalating concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate care to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example, long term health conditions, mental illnesses and learning disabilities.
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice, including management of self and reflection of own reactions, asking questions, and reflecting on answers given.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- To undertake additional skills (depending on department requirements);
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Catheterisation
- ECGs
- Safe transfer of patients between departments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (proof of qualifications required)
- Evidence of on-going development
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Foundation Degree programme and commit to completing
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Completion of a HCA development programme
Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience in a health care setting
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Understanding 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
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understanding of Evidence Based Practice
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work across all fields of nursing within health and social care as required by the needs of the programme
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support/development of less experienced staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (proof of qualifications required)
- Evidence of on-going development
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Foundation Degree programme and commit to completing
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Completion of a HCA development programme
Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience in a health care setting
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Understanding 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
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understanding of Evidence Based Practice
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work across all fields of nursing within health and social care as required by the needs of the programme
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- Evidence 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield Trust - Cross site and community
Huddersfield/Halifax
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
