Nurse Associate (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV5 9BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | W0003-24-0004 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Provide and Monitor Care Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all time Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT team families, and carers To complete nursing risk assessments using recognise risk assessment tools Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action Administer injections using subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes Provide chronic disease advice as required in assisting patients in managing their conditions Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing Be actively involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Professional Accountability To be fully conversant with and work within the Nursing and Midwifery Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates Act in the best interests of the people they care for Act professionally at all times and be responsible and accountable for their actions Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Education and Training Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given Take personal responsibility for attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace Recognising and either directly challenging or seeking support to challenge any poor practice observed Identify and agree through performance review an individual professional development plan in consultation with line manager Decisions, judgements, and freedom to act Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities, proficiencies and professional values of a Nursing Associate To report on a day-to-day basis to the Registered Nurse in Charge Take responsibility for a designated group of patients working under the leadership of a Registered Nurse. Communication and relationships To liaise and communicate with staff, managers, patients, and service users at all levels Develop effective channels and systems of communication and ensure colleagues and staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner To ensure that confidentiality is always maintained in conjunction with the Practice's Confidentiality Policy Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family Physical, mental, and emotional demands of the post To maintain a patient focus in all service activities To work flexibly to meet critical short term and long-term deadlines To act sensitively at all times in ensuring that concerns of staff, patients and relatives are dealt with sympathetically Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical equipment Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift change