Registered Nursing Associate

The Nursing Associate will work independently to implement care packages under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. To support the delivery of patient centred approaches and provide compassionate, safe and effective care to a designated caseload /cohort of patients.

The Nursing Associate will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors.

The Nursing Associate will work independently but with the support and leadership of registered nurses, working within aspects of the nursing process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake clinical tasks agreed within competence to the specific clinical area.
• Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence.
• Take responsibility for a caseload of patients and contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to other professionals as appropriate.
• Re-assess, evaluate and report back any concerns, variation to the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
• Undertake effective monitoring, review and escalation of a person's presentation and symptoms relating to physical, mental, cognitive, behavioural and emotional components.
• To implement a plan of care which is in accordance with the patient's individual care needs and the predicted date of patient discharge.
• To have an active role as a member of the multidisciplinary team demonstrating understanding of the roles of a range of professionals and carers and ensuring timely and effective collaboration/communication of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings.
• Ensure clear, concise, timely, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.
• Under the direction of the registered nurse assist in the supervision/mentorship of junior staff/learners as delegated.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) register.
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understand requirements for NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) professional Revalidation.
• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patients.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process.
• Basic computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email.
• Diabetes care/management.
• Long term condition management.

Skills and Experience

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice.
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice.
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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.