Registered Nursing Top Up Degree Apprenticeship

Job description

Job responsibilities

The apprentice will:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting patient health and independence.

Successfully complete and pass the academic elements of the programme as specified by the partner University and the Institute for Apprenticeships Standards. The NMC standards require the nurse degree apprentice who is on a two-year shortened programme to complete 3,066 hours equally divided between theory and practice. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates the development of your skills, knowledge and behaviours and to undertake an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the nursing competencies as specified by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (2018)

Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with the NHS and organisational values.

Work as part of the care team delivering quality care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.

Work with practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors to develop personal competence whilst undertaking practice learning experiences and academic study.

Maintain evidence of learning.

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of BCHFT.

Demonstrate a flexible and motivated attitude towards practice learning and academic studies.

Exercise personal responsibility and work under the supervision of a registered professional and within defined parameters of practice.

Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without direct supervision.

Demonstrate awareness of the consequences of practising outside capability.

Uphold the reputation of BCHFT throughout your training in both practice and academic areas.

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers; ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.

Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being.

Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients individual personal and social needs are met.

Abide by the principles of the NMC Code.

Work within the competency framework as set out by the NMC (Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses, 2018.)

Develop an understanding of all elements of the nursing process in the on-going assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing personcentred care and promoting health, well-being and independence and referring to other professionals as appropriate.

Undertake proficiencies and clinical skills as set out by the NMC following appropriate training and competency assessment.

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and understand the importance of this on patients health and well-being.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all time

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 nurse on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Recognises issues and concerns relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and reports any problems or raises concerns appropriately to the registered care professionals or relevant agencies.

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk within the clinical environment where care is being delivered.

Assist in the implementation of care to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals.

Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.

Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example, dementia.

Working within scope of practice to develop a working knowledge of the relevant referral processes to ensure individuals needs are met.

Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.

Provide effective, evidence-based care for service users under the supervision of registered nurses, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.

Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties and apply the principles to everyday practice seeking advice and guidance from a registered professional as required.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Registered Degree Nurse in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Ability 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.
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate IT skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
• Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff.
• Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree Nursing Associate or FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Nursing)
• Evidence of GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 Functional skills.
• *Maths and English skills will also be assessed as part of the interview selection criteria

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Nursing Associate or an Assistant Practitioner in the Health and Social Care Sector.

Additional Criteria

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:

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Spencer House

81a Dewhurst Road

Birchwood

Cheshire

WA3 7PG

Employer's website

http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)