Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner St Helens Adult Continence Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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

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

Undertake clinical tasks as appropriate to competence and setting

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 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 specific to the service

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

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

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 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 adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times

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)

Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being a Nursing Associate

Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors

Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability

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

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

• Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register or holds Assistant Practitioner Qualification
• GCS Grade A-C in Maths and English/GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English/ Skills Levle 2 maths and English equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• 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
• Evidence of taking part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
• Understand and acts in accordance with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
• 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
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)

Desirable

• Experience of the speciality area

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
• Intermediate IT skills
• Ability 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 with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to support, supervise, asses and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Ability to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements
• Ability to deal with emerging issues in a calm and effective manner

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Fingerpost Health Centre

Atlas Street

St Helens

WA9 1LN

Employer's website

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