Student Nursing Associate

Job overview

This is a developmental role. The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Registered Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree apprenticeship programme which includes registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and proficiencies related to the role of a Registered Nursing Associate (NA) within clinical practice and through completion of the NA training programme. This will involve working in a range of care  settings to deliver person centred care.  The NA training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.  The student nursing associate (SNA) will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings on clinical placements, in order that they gain a wide  exposure to health and care contexts and are able to fulfil the learning outcomes and proficiencies of the NA programme.  At the end of the programme, the SNA will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.   To apply you have completed the following: • A Level 3 (A-Levels) qualification / diploma in Health and Social Care or the verified equivalent – if from outside UK this will need Ecctis verification (formerly known as NARIC UK). • Functional Skills (both Math and English) at Level 2 (GCSE A-C) or the verified equivalent. • A successfully completed Care Certificate is highly desirable but not essential. • A valid UK passport or EAA leave to remain status, or if from overseas passport must have a valid visa that lasts 2 –3 months longer than the expected end of apprenticeship programme (counting from date of application). • Manager’s support – internal candidates: letter of support from line manager; external candidates: references • Interview process face-to-face at Brunel University London site.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
• Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
• Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
• ·         Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice
• Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
• 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

• 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 and Trust HEART 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 with a mentor/supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate apprenticeship programme
• Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate programme
• Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate programme the ability to 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.
• 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
• 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
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
• Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
• 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 issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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