Registered Nurse Associate Community

• A breadth of knowledge & skills providing holistic & person centred care & support for people of all ages, in a variety of settings
• Works independently under the leadership of registered nurses providing care, delivering all aspects of nursing processes
• Includes undertaking care & treatment tasks as directed by registered nurse within a range of mental health settings with patients experiencing a range of mental health issues. Includes observations & reporting on patients' conditions
• Contribute to collaborative care planning & safety management in accordance with team approach
• Work flexibly & carry out short/long-term intervention case loads
• Carry out delegated tasks in accordance with care plans, risk management plans, with the support & guidance of lead practitioner & wider team
• Keep accurate records of all work undertaken
• Be managerially accountable to Team Leader
• Administer medication, monitor side effects
• Provide psychoeducation
• Link with wider community networks
• Offer physical health assessment, monitoring & health promotion
• Promote & display via personal actions & support Trust's key policies on Equality & Diversity, Exemplar Employer using the recovery orientated approach for people with longer term problems
• Work under clinical supervision from a registered professional to provide high quality care & treatment with the multi-disciplinary team informed by excellent communication, analysis of information, planning & organisational skills

• Know parameters of medication administration within the speciality they are working in Administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trust's Medicines Code, within level of competence and job role and ensure they are up to date with their mandatory training
• 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 (2005)/Mental Health Act (1983/2007)/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
• 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, and pulse.
• Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture and 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
• 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 care plans based on an individual's needs and that outcome based taking into consideration the needs of the family as appropriate and promote their involvement with the care plan and then ensuring that an registered nurse has signed it off.
• 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
• To promote respect for diversity and combat stigma and exclusion

• Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
• Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
• Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
• Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
• 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
• Contribute to quality of care through Evidence Based Practice by participating in audits and research

• The Trust works with adult/children's social care ensuring integrated service has systems in place to equip staff with knowledge & skills to recognise abuse, take action to safeguard & protect vulnerable adults/children & young people, familiarise and undertake relevant training appropriate to role.
• Abide by standards of behaviour expected by professional body & Trust disciplinary policy and procedure
• Adhere to all Trust policies & procedures & responsible for making themselves aware of these policies & procedures
• No information should be discussed with unauthorised person(s) or organisations & required to comply with provisions of Data Protection Act
• Maintain own awareness of, comply with, policies & procedures relating to health & safety, & assist in ensuring compliance of other staff
• Support Trust's visions & values in particular; promotion of positive approach to diversity, equality, rights, & treating others with dignity & respect, eliminating discrimination & disadvantage in service delivery & employment, manage, support or comply by adhering to Trust's Equality & Diversity Policy
• Develop & maintain positive relationships with colleagues, considering age, religion & belief, ethnicity, sex, marital/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/maternity status & any disability.

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting either paid or voluntary
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft word and outlook
• The ability to use clinical systems
• Ability to administer injections with good hand eye co-ordination
• Ability to travel across the designated area in response to service needs