Jan 2024 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, Band 3 - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Jan 2024 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, Band 3 (Min 30 hrs per week)

The Student Nursing Associate programme (also known as Nursing Associate apprenticeship) is a development role offered at Gloucestershire Hospitals.

On completion, individuals work as a Registered Nursing Associates and or can progress onto an academic programme and train to be a Registered Nurse.

As a Student Nursing Associate, the post holder will work towards a Registered Nursing Associate (Band 4) post through the successful completion of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship standard, including the attainment of a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship qualification.

Over the two years, the apprentice will work at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and have placements across the wider healthcare community to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to support Registered Nurses and other healthcare practitioners.

Evidence of recent learning
Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
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 quality and service improvement
Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Intermediate IT skills
Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Ability to move between sites and to travel throughout Gloucestershire to a range of placements across our partner organisations
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical discussions
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Student Nursing Associate programme and maintain all evidence required

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Student Nursing Associate is working in.

Some of the main responsibilities include:

Clinical Responsibilities:

Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing personcentred care and promoting health and independence
Perform and record clinical observations and undertake clinical tasks upon gaining competencies
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, placement activities and academic assignments
Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills
Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans
Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
Develop a working knowledge of other providers' resources and referral systems to ensure individual's needs are met, within parameters of practice
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
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
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Assist in the implementation of appropriate actions to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultura