Associate Practitioner/ Nurse Asssociate inLoughton inLoughton PUBLISHED 14 DEC 2023
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
- To provide management supervision where appropriate
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.
Associate Practitioners/Nurse Associates are fundamental to the delivery of integrated care, working collaboratively with therapy, medical and nursing staff to support and facilitate the treatment of patients within their own homes.
The post holder will work as an active member of the Integrated Care Team in providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
The post holder will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team supporting the delivery of care and working in collaboration with system partners and as part of the Primary Care Networks and the emerging Integrated Neighbourhoods as part of the out of hospital model of care
Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the team demonstrating a variety in communication skills in accordance with patient needs.
Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Assessments to include tissue viability and nutrition.
Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
Carry out environmental assessments and consider need for equipment, including ordering and ensuring safe use.
Perform area specific clinical competencies such as phlebotomy and female/malecatheterisation to enhance the delivery of patient care as delegated by the registered practitioner.
Refer patients to relevant professionals for specific treatment, advice or support.
Participate in clinical supervision.
Attend mandatory training in line with Trust policy and take action as required in the workplace
Be responsible for observing and assessing any changes in patient status/condition and to feedback to relevant member of the integrated team any relevant information regarding patient care.
Develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to provide an integrated and co- ordinated service.
Participate in the supervision of students
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
- To provide management supervision where appropriate
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.
Associate Practitioners/Nurse Associates are fundamental to the delivery of integrated care, working collaboratively with therapy, medical and nursing staff to support and facilitate the treatment of patients within their own homes.
The post holder will work as an active member of the Integrated Care Team in providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
The post holder will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team supporting the delivery of care and working in collaboration with system partners and as part of the Primary Care Networks and the emerging Integrated Neighbourhoods as part of the out of hospital model of care
Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the team demonstrating a variety in communication skills in accordance with patient needs.
Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Assessments to include tissue viability and nutrition.
Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
Carry out environmental assessments and consider need for equipment, including ordering and ensuring safe use.
Perform area specific clinical competencies such as phlebotomy and female/malecatheterisation to enhance the delivery of patient care as delegated by the registered practitioner.
Refer patients to relevant professionals for specific treatment, advice or support.
Participate in clinical supervision.
Attend mandatory training in line with Trust policy and take action as required in the workplace
Be responsible for observing and assessing any changes in patient status/condition and to feedback to relevant member of the integrated team any relevant information regarding patient care.
Develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to provide an integrated and co- ordinated service.
Participate in the supervision of students
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