Nurse Associate

Job overview

The Nurse Associate is a member of the direct care team and will provide advanced support to the registered nurse to meet patient’s needs. You will be responsible for providing care and therapy to patients as delegated by the registered nurse to ensure a seamless service to patients. You will be allocated a caseload of patients by the registered nurse and will be expected to work independently, holistically assessing patients’ needs, planning and prioritising their workload and implementing evidence based care, evaluating the outcomes of care under the minimal supervision of the registered nurse

Main duties of the job

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 indirect supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and support 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 issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable people and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate care professionals Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.