Qualified Nurse Associate

Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings. Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients' personal and social needs are met and be able to care for a patient's nursing needs. To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient's nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition, hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC NursingAssociate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient's condition to a registered nurse.

Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members. Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient's medical condition. Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Education and Development Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy. To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework. Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback. Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment. Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve. Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.Research and Development Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice. Critically consider and analyse their practice in light of best available evidence. Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice.Professional Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration. Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates. Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours. Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

Professional Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration. Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMCStandards for Nursing Associates. Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expectedvalues and behaviours. Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

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