Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist and skilled nursing care to children and young people with complex needs within the Special Schools - Kingsland Primary School, Oakfield Park School. The post holder will cross site work between both schools plus rotate working with other members of the Special School Nursing Team and within the Early Years setting.
The post holder will also work closely with the Education staff within the Early Years setting.
All training will be provided in house. The post holder will work term time, Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient
centered, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or
other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on
promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible
with NHS Values
Be an accountable professional
Work as part of a
designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct
needs of the individual
Carry out specific
clinical and care tasks, health promotion and responsibilities to a high
standard and competency, under the direction
of a registered nurse or other
registered care professionals dependent on setting
Have the ability
to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care 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.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending
on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.
The Nursing
Associate will:
-
Develop
understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the
registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and
evaluation of care
-
Provide
and monitor care
-
Support
individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing
person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness
raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
-
Perform and
record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature,
respirations, pulse
-
Be prepared to undertake
additional skills once competent.
-
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 administered
-
Assist in the
implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional
and 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,
mental illness, learning disabilities and
trauma.
-
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 on 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
-
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement
activities
-
Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
-
Deliver effective care following treatment plans
determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide
feedback on progress against the plans
-
Administer medicines safety and in a timely
manner; (NB nursing associates will only administer medicines, if suitably
trained and competent, in settings where it is deemed appropriate and where
this is guided by organisational medicines management policies)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending
on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.
The Nursing
Associate will:
-
Develop
understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the
registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and
evaluation of care
-
Provide
and monitor care
-
Support
individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing
person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness
raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
-
Perform and
record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature,
respirations, pulse
-
Be prepared to undertake
additional skills once competent.
-
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 administered
-
Assist in the
implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional
and 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,
mental illness, learning disabilities and
trauma.
-
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 on 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
-
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement
activities
-
Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
-
Deliver effective care following treatment plans
determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide
feedback on progress against the plans
-
Administer medicines safety and in a timely
manner; (NB nursing associates will only administer medicines, if suitably
trained and competent, in settings where it is deemed appropriate and where
this is guided by organisational medicines management policies)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the community
- Good experience of working in a team
- Experience of with the public demonstrating good customer care skills
- Experience of health coaching and health promotion.
- Experience in working with children and young people and understanding their specific needs.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a community setting
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Experience of working with children requiring ventilation
- Experience of working with children who have a tracheostomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
- Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or
- Level 2 in Maths and English
- When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience
- Care Certificate
- 5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- 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
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Experience working with children that require ventilation
- Experience working with children that have a tracheostomy
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Positive and caring attitude
- Enthusiastic
- Passionate about delivering safe care
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Adaptable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the community
- Good experience of working in a team
- Experience of with the public demonstrating good customer care skills
- Experience of health coaching and health promotion.
- Experience in working with children and young people and understanding their specific needs.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a community setting
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Experience of working with children requiring ventilation
- Experience of working with children who have a tracheostomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
- Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or
- Level 2 in Maths and English
- When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience
- Care Certificate
- 5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- 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
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Experience working with children that require ventilation
- Experience working with children that have a tracheostomy
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Positive and caring attitude
- Enthusiastic
- Passionate about delivering safe care
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Adaptable
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).
