Nursing Associate Needed In Milton Keyes: Visa Sponsorship Available

Nursing Associate Job Summary

The nursing associate is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.

By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7 day week working model, to ensure our patient’s healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Nursing Associate Main Duties

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post