Job summary
OnSaturday 13th April 2024between 10:00am-3:00pmwe are holding a Nurse Associate Recruitment event.
The event will take place in the Education, Training and Conference Centre, Nightingale House, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR.
We have an exciting opportunity to offer motivated individual 's who are interested in working at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Band 4 Nursing Associate will work independently, under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with the patient's individual care and treatment plans.
Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing) and be registered with the NMC.
We offer a comprehensive Induction programme and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities. Your role will include supporting HCA's and student nurses within the team and a willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. You will also need the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative, with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with both the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring high quality care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.
The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will work independently under the leadership of the Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIESThe Nursing Associate will:
- Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional.
- Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
- Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
- Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe following is an indicative list as tasks and responsibilities will vary on the care setting.
- Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care
- Maintain 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 people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics.
- Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of oral medicines under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by nursing associates.
- Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality.
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.
- Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.
- 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 people
- 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 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.
- Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.
- Maintain 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping.
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies.
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.
- To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency Framework
- Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
- Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve.
- Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice
- Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence
- Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national
- Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIESThe Nursing Associate will:
- Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional.
- Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
- Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
- Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe following is an indicative list as tasks and responsibilities will vary on the care setting.
- Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care
- Maintain 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 people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics.
- Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of oral medicines under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by nursing associates.
- Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality.
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.
- Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.
- 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 people
- 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 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.
- Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.
- Maintain 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping.
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies.
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.
- To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency Framework
- Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
- Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve.
- Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice
- Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence
- Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national
- Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree / Degree in Nurse Associate program
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English / GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English / Skills Level 2 Maths and English equivalent
- NMC Registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the role of the Nurse Associate in the context of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Appropriate experience specific to the care of frailty patients
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working autonomously with patients
- Experience of working in the community
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Excellent IT skills
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
- Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements
- Able to deal with emerging issues in a calm and effective manner
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to work
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Demonstrate the Trust core values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree / Degree in Nurse Associate program
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English / GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English / Skills Level 2 Maths and English equivalent
- NMC Registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the role of the Nurse Associate in the context of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Appropriate experience specific to the care of frailty patients
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working autonomously with patients
- Experience of working in the community
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Excellent IT skills
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
- Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements
- Able to deal with emerging issues in a calm and effective manner
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to work
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Demonstrate the Trust core values
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
