Job responsibilities
1. Be an accountable professional- act in the best interests of the people you care for- put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate- act professionally at all times- use knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems- recognise and work within the limits of their competence- be responsible /accountable for their actions.
2. Promote health and preventing ill health- support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing- active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health- engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities
3. Provide and monitor care- provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.- monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers- contribute to ongoing assessment and evaluation of care recognising when it is necessary to refer to others- recognise signs of deterioration and escalate appropriately- communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care- recognise and report/escalate any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes- administer medications in alignment with NMC standards of proficiency and local policy and procedure
4. Work in teams- play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams- collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses, a range of other health and care professionals and lay carers- support and supervise others e.g. health care support workers, apprentices- delegate to others in the team e.g. health care support workers, apprentices
5. Improve safety and quality of care- improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of peoples experience of care.- identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.- participation in audit and health and safety activities
6. Contribute to integrated care- contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs- understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family- undertake responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration- confidentiality
7. Use analytical and judgmental skills- 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 a Nursing Associate- Exercise judgment 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 that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability
8. Physical skills- Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines- Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical instruments and equipment- Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift
9. Financial and physical resources- Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment- Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy
10. Human resources- Act in ways which support equality and value diversity- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff- Support development of less experienced staff and students
11. Information resources- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping- Follow all information governance guidance and policies- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
12. Freedom to Act- Work to standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference- Work within the organisational policy, procedures and guidelines- Work within the trainee Nursing Associate parameters of practice- Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries- Raises any concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person
13. Mental and Emotional effort- Frequently use concentration and experience work patterns which are unpredictable with regular interruptions, some requiring immediate response- Maintain a professional approach while working in challenging, distressing situations or dealing with challenging behaviour- Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses- Have exposure to VDU screen
14. Working conditions- Dependent on care setting, have frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. dealing with uncontained body fluids and difficult aggressive behaviour.
15. Teaching and Training- Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills. Seeks support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered- Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting- Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements- Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace.- Recognising and directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed-The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Services business.
