Nurse Associate - Care of the Elderly Ward 5B

NHS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Nurse Associate - Care of the Elderly Ward 5B

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

This Nurse Associate (NA) role is within the Frailty service, working alongside Registered Nurses, Geriatricians, and the multi-professional team to provide and monitor high-quality care, contributing to ongoing assessments in line with service pathways. The NA will continually monitor the health needs of patients in collaboration with the team.

Due to the success of our Frailty Service, we are expanding and seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Associate to join our dedicated team of nursing and medical staff.

The post involves providing direct patient care in the community for the Virtual Frailty Ward, Community Frailty, and Urgent Community Response services, including home visits. It also includes work in the hospital on the Ambulatory unit, ward, and in the Emergency Department alongside Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

You will act as an autonomous practitioner, delivering holistic, patient-centered care to promote independence and well-being for those living with frailty.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care under supervision, adapting to different settings.
• Uphold NHS values through professional attitudes and behaviors.
• Work collaboratively within a clinical and care team to meet patient needs.
• Perform delegated clinical tasks competently under supervision.
• Work independently within your scope, accessing advice when necessary.
• Develop your practical and theoretical knowledge continuously.
• Contribute to a culture of learning and innovation.
• Complete ECG training (training provided).
• Visit patients independently in their homes.
• Support early discharge by case finding in A&E with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

About us

The partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals has been approved by the Secretary of State. From 1st July, we operate as Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Our Trust provides acute, intermediate, community, and primary care services to over 600,000 people across multiple locations, including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals. We deliver regional services for burns, plastic surgery, and spinal injuries to over 4 million people across Mersey, West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man, and North Wales.

Our vision is to deliver 5-star patient care, focusing on high-quality, compassionate, safe, effective, and respectful services, with efficient systems and best practice pathways.

Our achievements include an Outstanding CQC rating (2018), recognition as a top NHS employer, and a National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023).

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide high-standard nursing care under indirect supervision, supporting the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care, and promoting independence and health.

Support individuals with personalized care, ensuring adjustments for protected characteristics, and manage patient conditions following medication administration.

Perform clinical observations (blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse) and undertake clinical tasks (cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs) as competent.

Record nutritional and fluid intake, maintain patient dignity and safety, and act according to policies and organizational values.

Participate in team meetings, recognize changing priorities, and report patient conditions to registered nurses.

Identify safeguarding issues, contribute to risk management, and support complex care delivery.

Maintain understanding of specific conditions like dementia and mental health, and develop coaching skills.

Support clinical standards, understand referral systems, and engage in reflective practice.

Ensure informed consent, understand the Mental Capacity Act, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Maintain accurate records, manage electronic systems securely, and work independently within your scope, exercising judgment based on patient assessment.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain professional records, follow information governance policies, and uphold confidentiality.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete mandatory competencies, participate in area-specific assessments, and support the training of learners and new staff.

Support continuous improvement through reflection, training, and adopting evidence-based practices.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

Use evidence to inform practice, participate in audits and research, and promote safety and innovation.

Adhere to legislation and policies, contribute to service improvement discussions, and attend team meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree / Degree in Nurse Associate program
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English / Grade 4-9 / Skills Level 2 equivalent
• NMC Registration

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience as a Nurse Associate, working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously and in the community, with experience caring for frailty patients.
• Understanding of procedures, evidence-based practice, and complex information handling.

Skills

• Time management, prioritization, and high-quality record keeping.
• Effective communication skills across various channels.
• Ability to supervise and support learners and support staff.
• Competency in ECG and manual handling.

Other

• Positive attitude, teamwork, dignity, and respect.
• Alignment with Trust core values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work and safeguarding requirements.