Registered Nursing Associate

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join the Liverpool out of hours District Nursing Service. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration. This role involves providing compassionate care, working both independently and as part of a clinical team, and contributing to holistic patient care. Flexible working options are also available.

Qualifications

• Must have a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
• Registered nurse associate and on the NMC register required.
• Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to the delivery of holistic care across the life course.
• Work independently with minimal supervision when necessary.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Teamwork

Time management

Continuous professional development

Education

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree

Registered Nurse Associate on NMC register

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Nurse Associate to join the Liverpool out of hours District Nursing Service.

The post of a Nursing Associate requires successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration.

Nursing Associates are able 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.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings.
• Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
• Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required.
• Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high‑quality learning environments.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job responsibilities

Registered Nursing Associates should actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care across the life course and adopt 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.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values. 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 nurse or other registered care professionals depending on setting.

Undergo a 12‑month period of preceptorship and work with their preceptor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.

Work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

• Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision.
• Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with non‑routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understanding of evidence‑based practice.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well‑being (Making Every Contact Count).
• Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff.
• Evidence of recent work‑based learning or self‑directed learning.

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme.
• Registered Nurse Associate and on the NMC register.
• Additional post‑registration qualification relevant to field of practice.

Values

• Accountability
• Support
• High Professional Standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change Orientated

Skills

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willingness to undertake.

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.