Trainee Nurse Associate - Belmont, Bowburn and Sherburn

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.

At the end of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

a)The training programme emphasises the role that trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

b) The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered care professional with a focus on promoting health and independence

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered care professionals

Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme.

Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered care professional with a focus on promoting health and independence

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered care professionals

Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme.

Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Develop 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

Provide person-centred care and promote health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate

Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse

Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from a registered care professional as appropriate

Report back and share information with the registered care professional on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals

Develop understanding of caring for individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

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.

Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered care professional as required

Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study, and placement activities

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Systems
• Previous Health Care experience
• Previous customer facing experience

Attitudes, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Professional approach to work
• Responsive and positive role model.
• Can recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleagues when necessary.
• Commitment to continued Professional Development through further study.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with patients form a diverse range of religious, cultural, and social backgrounds to meet their needs
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong team player as well as working on own initiative when required.
• Promote health and prevent ill health.
• Provide and Monitor Care

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by a test if relevant qualifications not available)
• Willing to undertake relevant care certificate

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working in a GP practice / Healthcare setting
• Relevant Care certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Belmont Surgery

Broomside Lane

Durham

DH1 2QW

Employer's website

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)