Mental Health Nursing Associate - Surrey Prisons
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,405.00 to £28,976.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26405.00 - £28976.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Surrey, GU24 9EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-24-0917 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of a Nursing Associate in Central and North West London NHS Trust show how you can help the Trust deliver safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. You will work as part of a multi-professional team and will be expected to: Be accountable for your practice to a registered nurse Participate in regular supervision with that registered nurse Supervise, help training and delegate to other members of the team e.g. Health Care Assistants Participate in team meetings and help develop the team Contributing to creating and maintaining a high performing team by: communicating well with all members of the team understanding how your role helps the team achieve its objective understanding the roles of different team members and how they help the team achieve its objectives using supervision and team meetings to reflect on your own practice regularly Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given Work to improve safety and the quality of care: As a Nursing Associate you will contribute to the provision of safe and high quality services by: Working to the standards set out in the NMC Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals (including raising a safeguarding alert) Escalating safety concerns (including completing Datix) and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Maintaining your competences and proficiencies in all the required areas for your role Maintaining compliance with your mandatory training requirements Working to the limit of your role but being clear not to work beyond your remit or scope of competency Understanding how you are accountable to registered nurses Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made and working closely with others to improve services Being open and transparent Maintaining accurate, legible, timely and comprehensive records Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Provide and monitor care: Nursing Associates have a set of skills which enables you to provide and monitor care across most health and social care settings. You will be expected to : Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse Contribute to the assessment of care Working with patients and registered nurses to develop and implement care plans within the scope of your competence Providing skilled, evidence based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Take responsibility for monitoring and evaluation of care Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals Recognise deterioration in patients and escalate concerns appropriately Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Act as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team. Referring to other teams or services as appropriate. Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice Promote health and prevent ill health: Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers Acting as a role model for health care assistants and registered staff in working closely with people using our services Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making Signposting patients and carers to supportive services Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident Escalating complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Be professional and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates: As a Nursing Associate you will be registered with the NMC and expected to work to the Code for Nurse, Midwives and Nursing Associates by: Taking responsibility for maintaining your registration and revalidation as required by the NMC Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them Supporting others in the multi-disciplinary team Use continuing professional development and personal development plans to help you maintain the skill set you developed as a trainee nursing associate. Service Specific Responsibilities: The trainee will: Undertake clinical tasks (when competent) including venepuncture and ECGs Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions relevant to place of work Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake. Perform and record clinical observations Support patients with all aspects of care including daily living and personal care To support the ward team to provide physical health care To identify and record physical health care needs within care plans under the direction of the RMN Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required. To administer medication following completion of medication competency test as per policy To undertake therapeutic observation as per policy To actively deliver groups (e.g. health promotion) To actively engage patients on a daily basis To act as an Associate Nurse To attend and participate in ward rounds To write relevant sections within nursing reports for tribunals under supervision from an RMN To conduct audits as directed by the Mental Health Service Lead.