Registered Nursing Associate(RNA)

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is looking for a Registered Nursing Associate to join our nursing team. You will provide safe, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and contribute to care planning and risk assessment.

The role requires adherence to NMC standards, strong communication with patients and families, and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Training and professional development are supported to ensure high-quality, person-centred

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register and Foundation Degree qualification.
• English and maths or Functional Skills as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to risk assessments and care planning with patients and families.
• Support safe medication administration and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
• Demonstrate professional standards in line with NMC Code and organisational values.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Reflective practice

Education

NMC Nursing Associate registration

Foundation Degree

English and Maths (GCSE/Functional Skills)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care, duty of candour, equality and diversity.
• Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation
• Being an accountable professional
• Act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code and the organisation's values and behaviours, policies and guidelines
• Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems
• Recognise and work within the limits of own competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates;
• Be responsible for own actions and omissions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes recovery, individual wellbeing and self-care
• Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements
• Act as role model for others working with honesty and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, participate in reflective practice and learn from significant events.
• Maintain active status on NMC register
• Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
• Support patients and service users to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
• Actively be involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and the promotion of wellbeing
• Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities.
• Provide and Monitor Care
• Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care
• Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning
• Recognise, report and elevate where required any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
• Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families
• Support other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care
• Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children
• Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences
• Support colleagues, staff, patients and relatives in distressing, challenging or emotional circumstances, which can be unpredictable in nature.
• Research and Development
• Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service improvement context, working within an ethical framework
• Contribute effectively to audit, development of evidence-based practice and innovation in the delivery of health and care
• Adhere to ethical, legal, governance and quality assurance frameworks that pertain to research development and innovation

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to deal with non -routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers an d all members of the multi - disciplinary team Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues 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.

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills
• Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice; Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice

Desirable criteria

• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
• Understands revalidation Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Evidence of receiving complex and/or sensitive information

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles

Planning and Organization

Essential criteria

• Professional at all times Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others Calm and objective Approachable
• Ability to deliver patient-centred care Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor) Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT skills

EDI

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.