Job responsibilities
Applicants should be aware they must be able to demonstrate they meet the eligibility criteria (Annex A - Apprenticeship funding rules 2023 to 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk)) before being permitted to commencing an apprenticeship. Evidence of qualifications will be requested as part of a pre-screening process prior to interview, must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years by the start date of the apprenticeship and have the relevant right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme
This role includes study at university and requires various assignments, tests, exams, practice learning placements to meet the approved NMC program. It is essential that all elements are achieved. For the majority of the time you will be based in an acute mental health setting.
About the Making Room for Dignity programme
More than £150m has been invested in for the development of new mental health inpatient facilities in Derby and Chesterfield, to provide single en-suite bedrooms. The programme includes two 54-bed acute mental health units; the Derwent Unit in Chesterfield and Carsington Unit in Derby. A new male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is also being built at Kingsway Hospital, alongside enhanced care services for female patients at Audrey House. The first of these exciting developments will open in autumn 2024.
The training programme
The Nursing Associate Apprentice level 5 training programme combines both academic study and placements as set out by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements. As an Apprentice Trainee Nursing Associate (mental health), you will be employed by Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and work in a wide range of clinical placement settings. On completion of the programme, you will be awarded Registered Nursing Associate qualification and then move into permanent Registered Nursing Associate roles.
NHS Career progression
You can expect an annual personal development review and a plan to support your career progression. This gives you the opportunity to identify any training and development needs with your manager. Its a commitment to support people to grow and develop professionally, to reach their full potential.
General Duties
This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate to deliver high quality and compassionate care. This will include carrying out delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities under the direction and supervision of experienced healthcare professionals.
Work as part of designated clinical and care teams delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and promoting independence
Participate fully in the university apprenticeship programme. Attend Trust training and development. Working with assessor, supervisor in the workplace and on placements. Working to achieve standards of competence as set out by the NMC and reflective practice skills.
Ensuring competence in
Professional values
Communication and interpersonal skills
Nursing practice and decision making
Leadership. Management and team
Contributing to the elements of the nursing process in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care
Patient Facing Activities
Support individuals with all aspects of person-centred care, wellbeing, recovery and promoting independence,
Accurately record nursing interventions
Ensure the privacy, dignity, and safety of individuals is always maintained
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
Contribute to the implementation in meeting the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
Develop understanding of caring for individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
Deliver effective care
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity
Requirements will be set out by the NMC standards in conjunction with the level of learning.
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- 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
- 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
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- 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 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 dementia, mental illness, 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 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 / Mental Health Act and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health, and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
- Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
- Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and always adhere to the principals of confidentiality
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
- Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
- Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
