Apprenticeship initial needs assessment – Nursing associate

Skills

S1: Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S2: Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S3: Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective care provision*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S4: Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S5: Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018)*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S6: Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S7: Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S8: Recognise signs of vulnerability in self or colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S9: Develop, manage and maintain appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S10: Provide, promote, and where appropriate advocate for, non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care at all times, reflecting on people’s values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences, taking account of any need for adjustments*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S11: Report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S12: Challenge or report discriminatory behaviour*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S13: Apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S14: Promote preventive health behaviours and provide information to support people to make informed choices to improve their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S15: Identify people who are eligible for health screening*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S16: Promote health and prevent ill health by understanding the evidence base for immunisation, vaccination and herd immunity*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S17: Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S18: Apply knowledge, communication and relationship management skills required to provide people, families and carers with accurate information that meets their needs before, during and after a range of interventions*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S19: Recognise when capacity has changed recognise and how a person’s capacity affects their ability to make decisions about their own care and to give or withhold consent*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S20: Recognise people at risk of abuse, self-harm and/or suicidal ideation and the situations that may put them and others at risk*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S21: Monitor the effectiveness of care in partnership with people, families and carers, documenting progress and reporting outcomes*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S22: Take personal responsibility to ensure that relevant information is shared according to local policy and appropriate immediate action is taken to provide adequate safeguarding and that concerns are escalated*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S23: Work in partnership with people, to encourage shared decision making, in order to support individuals, their families and carers to manage their own care when appropriate*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S24: Perform a range of nursing procedures and manage devices, to meet people’s need for safe, effective and person-centred care*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S25: Meet people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S26: Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S27: Meet people’s needs related to mobility, hygiene, oral care, wound care and skin integrity*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S28: Support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort and pain*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S29: Give information and support to people who are dying, their families and the bereaved and provide care to the deceased*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S30: Recognise when a person’s condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, promptly responding, sharing findings and escalating as needed*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S31: Act in line with any end of life decisions and orders, organ and tissue donation protocols, infection protocols, advanced planning decisions, living wills and lasting powers of attorney for health*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S32: Work collaboratively and in partnership with professionals from different agencies in interdisciplinary teams*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S33: Maintain safe work and care environments*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S34: Act in line with local and national organisational frameworks, legislation and regulations to report risks, and implement actions as instructed, following up and escalating as required*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S35: Accurately undertake risk assessments, using contemporary assessment tools*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S36: Respond to and escalate potential hazards that may affect the safety of people*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S37: Participate in data collection to support audit activity, and contribute to the implementation of quality improvement strategies*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S38: Prioritise and manage own workload, and recognise where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S39: Recognise when people need help to facilitate equitable access to care, support and escalate concerns appropriately*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S40: Support and motivate other members of the care team and interact confidently with them*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S41: Monitor and review the quality of care delivered, providing challenge and constructive feedback when an aspect of care has been delegated to others*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S42: Support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, health care support workers and those new to care roles, review the quality of the care they provide, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S43: Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

S44: Access, input, and apply information and data using a range of methods including digital technologies, and share appropriately within interdisciplinary teams*

1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence

Please select your level of competence

How do you intend to provide evidence*

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Apprenticeship initial needs assessment – Nursing associate