Nurse Associate

Job responsibilities

In this role you will provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance. You will communicate clearly through a variety of channels with a broad spectrum of individualsincluding the public, health professionals, and social care workersalways keeping the focus on enhancing and delivering health and care services.

You will show strong interpersonal abilities that foster understanding, compassion, empathy, respect, and trust while regularly interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.

As part of this role, you will share information received from individuals, carers, and colleagues with the appropriate registered care professionals to support optimal care and encourage multidisciplinary or partnership-based approaches.

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other qualified professional, emphasizing health promotion and independence.

You will carry out delegated clinical tasks to a high standard, ensuring excellent patient care and effective partnership working.

You will work independently as needed, follow the patient's care plan within your Nursing Associate scope, seek clinical advice when necessary, and keep the team informed of progress.

Support registered nurses with ongoing assessment, planning, management, and care evaluation while maintaining a thorough understanding of the nursing process.

Provide comprehensive support for all aspects of personal care, utilising person-centred approaches to promote autonomy and well-being. This includes initiatives such as Making Every Contact Count.

Perform duties relevant to specialties like venepuncture, and medication administration in accordance with trust policy.

Conduct and document clinical observationssuch as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse, peak flow, and oximetryalongside other speciality-specific requirements.

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake to detect dehydration or fluid retention, raising concerns when identified.

Utilize up-to-date assessment tools, such as Purpose T scores and nutrition assessments.

Measure and interpret blood glucose levels, respond to emergency situations, administer basic first aid (including BLS), and monitor comfort, pain, and rest patterns.

Apply appropriate positioning, pressure-relief techniques, and use manual handling equipment safely.

Monitor wound healing and perform wound care according to evidence-based practices, including aseptic non-touch technique and catheter management and documentation for all genders.

Help implement actions that meet the physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Support registered nurses with complex care, as deemed appropriate.

Protect the privacy, dignity, and safety of each individual in your care.

Ensure that all measures are taken to safeguard patients property and belongings.

Recognize safeguarding issues concerning vulnerable children and adults, reporting or escalating issues promptly to the correct professionals.

Assist in implementing and monitoring clinical standards and outcome measures.

Demonstrate a solid understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, applying these principles daily and seeking advice when needed.

Show sound awareness of consent principles, obtaining valid consent before performing nursing procedures.

Deliver care according to plans set by a registered nurse or other care professional, providing feedback on progress towards these objectives.

Recognise shifting priorities during care delivery, seeking advice from the registered nurse or care team when necessary.

Report and relay crucial information to the registered nurse regarding patients conditions, behaviours, activities, and responses.

Support the assessment and management of risks throughout care environments.

Use analytical judgment to assess patient health, comfort, and well-being, considering multiple factors.

Handle all patient data sensitively, adhering strictly to confidentiality guidelines, and accurately recording assessments and care evaluations in official records or electronic systems.

Balance job responsibilities, ongoing professional development, and work-related commitments effectively.

Act with personal responsibility, showing initiative and working independently within defined professional boundaries, performing a range of clinical and care skills aligned with the Nursing Associate role.

Please see full Job Description attached.

Sponsorship

Essential

• Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
• Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
• Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
• Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
• Male & Female catheterisation.
• Venepuncture and immunisation.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
• Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
• Good verbal & written skills.

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer management qualification.
• Supra pubic catheterisation.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Employment Restrictions

Essential

• This is an internal only vacancy for staff employed at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please confirm that you are currently employed by one of these Trusts.

Experience

Essential

• 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
• Able to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patients vital signs
• Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
• Able to provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate trainee

Desirable

• Previous community experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).