Job summary
Please note this post is internal to North Cheshire and Mersey employees.

This Job Description has been developed in conjunction with the Merseyside Trainee/Nursing Associate Partnership

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2-year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team

Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
1. To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.

Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).

They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities

Job responsibilities
This Job Description has been developed in conjunction with the Merseyside Trainee/Nursing Associate Partnership

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2-year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Communication & 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 inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust and liaising with patients, staff and visitors at all times.
• Contribute to team success and challenge constructively to promote service improvements.
• Communicate with individuals, carers, family and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.
• Report to appropriate registered care professionals information received from individuals, carers and team members to ensure the best possible care and to continue to promote multi-disciplinary working/partnership working.
• Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered Nurse (or other registered professional dependent on the setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
• Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries while raising concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person as and when required.
• Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency which promotes excellent patient care and continued partnership working.
• Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed while providing feedback on progress against the care plan.
• Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process
• Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence i.e. Making Every Contact Count.
• Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of individuals and their families
• Undertake tasks that are relevant to the speciality including health assesments as per trust policy.
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake to identify signs of dehydration or fluid retention and escalate as necessary.
• Use contemporary assessment tools e.g. ASQs, SDQs and nutritional assessments, emotional well-being tools
• Manage and monitor effectiveness of symptom relief medication, seeking the advice of a trained member of staff when required.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and carers.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with complex care as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example mental illness, learning disabilities.
• Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all precautions are taken to safeguard patients property and valuables.
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from Registered Nurse or other registered professional as required.
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
• Deliver effective care following plans determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plan.

Please see attached Full Job Description.

Person Specification
Right to Work
Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Job Specific Requirements
Essential

• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work to time scales
• Good organisational Skills
• Flexible approach to working situations
• The ability to travel independently across the Trust

Relationships
Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Experience
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component

Desirable

• Previous community experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
• Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
• Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
• Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
• Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
• Good verbal & written skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).