Nursing Associate

Livewell Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is recruiting a Nursing Associate to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for housebound patients within a multi-disciplinary team in the community. You will contribute to assessment, planning and evaluation of care plans under supervision of registered practitioners.

The role requires a Foundation Degree Nursing Associate and current NMC registration, with strong teamwork, communication and a commitment to 7-day services across Plymouth and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate.
• GCSEs in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat and evaluate a group of patients under delegated authority from a registered practitioner.
• Provide holistic evidence-based care in line with policies and individual care plans.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans under delegation.
• Observe patient status changes and report promptly to the appropriate clinician.
• Administer medications within scope and competency as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Act as patient advocate and support patient choices with carers and other agencies.
• Refer issues beyond scope to the appropriate registered staff.
• Supervise and line manage day-to-day activity of support workers and provide training.

Skills

Own initiative

Prioritise workload

Communication

Relationship-building

Reflective practice

Supervision/training

Courteous/professional

Time management

Personal development

Clinical flexibility

OPenness and integrity

Education

NMC Nursing Associate

Foundation Degree Nursing Associate

GCSEs in Maths & English

Job description

This role is in the community for housebound individuals.

The Nursing Associate will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of patients and service users. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently to provide a high quality of nursing and social care under the leadership of registered nurses and registered practitioners. Nursing Associates have undertaken a broad range of theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare and wellbeing to Foundation Degree level. Specific tasks and knowledge will vary depending on clinical setting and responsibilities, but the core Job Description will remain the same for all Nursing Associates.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, treatment & evaluation of a groupof patients under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and inclose liaison with patient/carer, within the parameters of practice of the NursingAssociate role.

To give compassionate, holistic evidence-based practice to patients in linewith national and organisational approved policies / procedures & individual careplans.

Develop, implement & evaluate individual care plans under the appropriatedelegation of a registered professional.

Observes any changes in the patients condition, manage these changes in linewith scope & competence, reporting findings to the most appropriate clinician in atimely manner. In the event of a change in patient status, safely decide whetherto proceed with treatment (including meds administration) & seeks supportfrom a registered nurse to decide.

Undertake delegated clinical skills within their role having once undertaken relevanttraining, deemed competent and adhere to standard operating procedures.

Administers meds within scope of practice, competency & as delegated bythe registered nurse.

Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from theindividuals, carers & members of the team.

To act as the patients advocate & by providing information & support, facilitatethe patient's own choices in conjunction with carers and other agencies whererelevant

Please refer to full job description for all main duties of the role

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

Manage a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a RegisteredNurse or registered practitioner, using evidence based, patient centred principles toundertake a range of delegated tasks independently.

Works within the limits of own competence and Nursing Associate scope of practice.

Is responsible and refers issues beyond scope of practice to the relevant registeredstaff members.

Identify personal development needs that ensure consolidation of knowledge, skills,and competency to undertake the care and treatment of responsibilities assigned.

To delegate work to support worker staff as required.

To supervise and line manage band 2/3 staff and undertake the ongoing supervisionof the routine work of others.

Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training.

To demonstrate an understanding and application of professional, local, andnational guidelines and legislation relating to the Nursing Associate role and healthand social care provision.

Please refer to the Job Description for a full overview of the role.

Experience

• Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive
• information.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Conducts clinical tasks within Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competency.
• Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
• Line manages and supervises day to day activity of support workers.
• Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Level 5 Foundation Degree Nursing Associate
• GCSEs Grade A-C (Grades 4-7) in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English.

Knowledge

• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Understands the requirements for professional Revalidation.
• To have an understanding of and uphold at all times Livewell Southwests Values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious,
• Responsible and Collaborative.
• Understanding of evidence based practice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning.

Specific Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal 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.
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• 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.
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.

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.

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