Community Nursing Associate - London, United Kingdom - South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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The Nursing Associate to Nursing will deliver high quality compassionate care.

They will be competent to carry out tasks without direct supervision and will have an awareness of when to ask for guidance.

They will be supervised by a Registered Nurse. The Nursing Associate / Associate Practitioner will have completed a set of competency assessments that supports their practice.


Following assessments of patients, supporting the management of care needs through: Initial data collection Monitoring of individual patient progress Feedback and discussion Providing interventions and treatment Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Supporting the fundamentals of care physical, mental health and social.

To be aware of, and assist in meeting, the holistic needs of all patients, such as psychological, social, physical, recreational and spiritual needs Recognising and valuing patients as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the patients respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

Encouraging and empowering patients to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the cooperation of friends / relatives / carers, following recovery principles and approaches.

Maintaining timely and accurate patient electronic records in line with Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner.

Subject to the requirements of a particular service area and within the confines of the role, following trust policy and upon successful completion of an approved programme of study and competency assessment signed by ward manager for the clinical area, the post-holder will administer routine medications.

Undertaking, assisting and interpreting physical health care assessment and/or on-going physical health monitoring / review of patients, recording any changes in the service users physical health and reporting these to a Registered Nurse, acting appropriately on the advice given.

Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support.

Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care and to identify any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care.

Informing the Registered Nurse / team if there are any:

  • Changes in the patients physical or mental state Significant factors relevant to the patient Incidents related to the patient Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with patients. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions under the supervision of a registered professional.
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