Assistant Practitioner/qualified Nursing Associate - Southport, United Kingdom - Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Southport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

CLINICAL To contribute to the delivery of Physical Health assessment, care Plans and subsequent further health and wellbeing contacts under the supervision of the qualified Nurse To be proactive in maximizing health, well being and social inclusion of service users To report any concerns or identified physical health issues to the MDT, nurse practitioner and or GP This should include any concerns arising from the service-users environment, physical or mental health.

To maintain effective communication between the community physical health team, individuals, relatives, carers, community mental health teams and primary care services To use a variety of verbal and non-verbal skills to overcome communication barriers presented by service users due to their learning disability and mental health needs.

As directed by the qualified practitioners, play a specific role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

To carry out specific duties that contribute to the assessment of service users physical health assessment, health interventions and sign posting.

To carry out, under supervision or direction, activities, which optimize service users level of functioning and develop meaningful activities for individuals and groups.

To use skills and techniques, gained during mandatory training, to de-escalate situations where service users become physically and verbally aggressive.

PROFESSIONAL1.

To participate in the Divisional performance management/supervision framework and work towards meeting identified goals and objectives as agreed in a personal development plan.2.

To act, at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.3.

To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the trust and ensure that all interactions with service users are in line with this e.g.

Manual Handling.4. Under the guidance and supervision of a qualified practitioner, to make accurate and appropriate entries into health records.5.

To assist the qualified practitioner to prepare reports and protocols.6. To participate in handovers and staff meetings to assist effective two-way communication.7. To seek advice and further training, if appropriate.8.

To make the qualified practitioner aware of any incidents arising during own span of duty and carry out any actions arising from this as directed.9.

To participate, as directed in the induction of new staff.10. To provide supervision and guidance to support staff.11. To participate in the support, education and training of support staff.12. To provide support to practitioners undertaking NVQs and assess in practice.