Nurse Associate

Primary Care Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking a Nursing Associate to provide comprehensive patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role includes supporting chronic conditions, conducting clinical observations, and contributing to patient management. Candidates should hold a Foundation Degree in Health and Care and possess strong communication skills. This position promotes compassionate care and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC with a valid pin.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to assist in ongoing assessment of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care.
• Perform clinical tasks under supervision.
• Organize and deliver nursing services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Compassionate care

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Care (Nursing Associate)

Functional skills in English and maths level 2

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical observation equipment

Job description

The Nursing Associate will work with the Nursingteam and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the PCS service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the management of long-term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical Cytology, Family planning, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations, and all other general treatment room duties.

Meet the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by undertaking the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - approved provider.

Is registered valid pin with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.

Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population.

The post holder will be based in a specific practice, but it is expected that you will work in various settings. The post holder will have autonomy and will, when appropriate, be delivering care independently in line with defined care plans and the scope of practice for a Nursing Associate.

Please note that individuals who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.

Main duties of the job

• Duties and responsibilities:
• The following list is indicative as duties will vary depending on care setting
• Support individuals with all aspects of care including providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation.
• Develop an understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist in the ongoing assessment of care.
• Provide health screenings to patients with referral to the wider MDT.
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
• Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
• Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
• Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
• Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
• Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
• Report and share information with registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, and activity of individuals.
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding to vulnerable patients and raise concerns appropriately.

About us

Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 75 GP practices in Sheffield covering over 600,000 patients. As well as providing a unified voice for general practice in the city, we play an active role both within our Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) and the wider South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS).

Job responsibilities

The Nurse Associate will:

Deliver highquality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or otherregistered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promotinghealth and independence.

Haveproficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values

Work as partof a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on thedirect needs of the individual.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a highstandard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registerednurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.

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.

To engage inpositive relationships with patients/carers/families and other staff based onrespect and within appropriate boundaries.

To always act in a professional capacity.

To be able to communication with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs.

Communicatecomplex and sensitive information.

Activelycontribute to staff meetings

Apply practicepolicies, standards, and guidance.

Knowledge, training and experience:

Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different practice settings

Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout continual training and development opportunities including PLIs.

Meet the NMCs revalidation requirements regarding CPD and maintain all evidence required.

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing highquality learning environments.

Policy and Service Development

Promote healthand safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security

Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation

Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others

Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.

Planning and organisation

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

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

Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.

Communication and relationships

Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services

Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively. Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times

Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy

Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance

Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)

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.

Physical skills requirement

Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out manual handling 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 workingday

Financial and physical resources

Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment

Been environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy

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

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

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 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

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 lifechanging diagnoses

Have exposure to VDU screen

Teaching and Training

Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Foundation Degree / Level 5 qualification within agreed timeframes. 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 either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed.

The post holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts of the same pay band or lower and within the range of the post holder's knowledge and skills. A post holder may request a review (and re-evaluation) of his/her position document if he/she considers that any covered duty, if added to the existing duties, would affect the band of the post.

In all aspects of your work, you have a duty and responsibility to comply with all components of the organisation's Infection Control Policy and the Hygiene Code, ensuring compliance with any specific role responsibilities outlined within this policy.

As part of your employment, you are bound by the policies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS. You also have joint responsibility with your manager for ensuring that you undertake the mandatory training requirements for your own role as specified within the organisation's mandatory training plan.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Children and Adults is Everyones responsibility. To protect children and vulnerable adults, all staff are required to be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding adults and children policy.

General

The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the service. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the organisation would aim to reach agreement to changes.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Polite, approachable, and friendly.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Motivated.
• Neat and tidy appearance.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of own limitations and recognises when to seek advice.
• Responsible and reliable.
• Is a positive role model.
• Able to deal with distressing circumstances.
• Has the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*(9) C/4.
• Completed Foundation Degree in Health and Care (Nursing Associate).
• Valid registrations and valid PIN with NMC

Experience

• Experience of working in a health care setting.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Associate role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Communicate information in a timely manner.
• Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
• Has the ability to Communicate at all levels.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise workload with supervision.
• Undertake clinical skills Phlebotomy, ECG, Biometrics.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
• Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff.
• Completed vaccine and immunisation training.
• Completion or working towards Cytology Training.
• Long term condition knowledge / training.

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.