Nurse Associate, Secure Physical Health Team | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 June 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum (R&R £3024 per annum paid over 12 monthly instalments) |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 July 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Maghull, L311HW |
| Cwmni: | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6397694/350-SC6397694 |
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Recruitment & Retention premia has been introduced to attract and retain staff working within the Secure Care Division in High, Medium and Low Secure Services and further support our “Grow Our Own Strategy”. For our nursing assistants this will be a premia of £3024.
We are looking for an qualified Nurse Associate with experience in physical health, to work in our Secure Care Physical Health Team.
The secure division is responsible for specialised secure mental health and learning disability services, in low, medium, and high secure settings for service users with a primary classification of mental illness, personality disorders, learning disabilities and autism. Working across the division as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high standards of care and treatment to a complex group of service users. The division covers the areas listed below.
Ashworth Hospital - High Secure
Rowan View - Medium Secure
Aspen wood - Low secure, specialist Learning Disability
Rathbone (Liverpool) and Hollins Park (Warrington) - Low Secure.
Qualified 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 dependent on setting
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.
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.
Knowledge, training and experience
1. Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
2. Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
3. Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required
4. Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Clinical Responsibilities – Individuals Care
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in.
5. 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
6. Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
7. Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies.
8. Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
9. Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, ECGs, cannulation ( following appropriate training and sign off of competency)
10. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated
11. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
12. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
13. Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
14. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
15. Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
16. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
17. Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
18.Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
19. Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
20. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
21. Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice
22. Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
23. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
24. 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
Policy and Service Development
25. Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
26. Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
27. Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
28. Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
29. Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Planning and Organisation
30. Plan and manage competing demands of job role within the parameters of role and escalate any concerns to the registered nurse/practitioner in a timely way
31. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
32. Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans
Communications and Relationships
33. 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
34. Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote compassion, empathy, respect and trust
35. Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively and appropriately
36. Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
37.Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
38. Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
39. Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
40. Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
41. Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognizance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
42. Ensure 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 and professional values of a qualified Nursing Associate
43. Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
44. Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practicing outside capability
Physical Skills Requirement
45. Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines
46. Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical instruments and equipment
47. Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift
Financial and Physical Resource
48. Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment
49. Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy
Human Resources
50. Act in ways which support equality and value diversity
51. Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
52. Support development of less experienced staff and students
Information Resources
53. Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping
54. Follow all information governance guidance and policies
55. Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
Freedom Act
56. Work to standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference
57. Work within the qualified Nursing Associate parameters of practice
58. Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries
59. Raises any concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person
Mental and Emotional Effort
60. Frequently use concentration and experience work patterns which are unpredictable with regular interruptions, some requiring immediate response
61. Maintain a professional approach while working in challenging, distressing situations or dealing with challenging behaviour
62. Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses.
63. Have exposure to VDU screen
Working Conditions
64. Dependent on care setting, have frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. dealing with uncontained body fluids and difficult aggressive behaviour.
65. Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service.
Teaching and Training
66. Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies required in the job role and care setting
67. Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting
68. Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / updates in accordance with organisational requirements
69. Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognising and either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed
This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024