Working in teams

Outcomes:

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The proficiencies identified below will equip the newly registered nursing associate with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to understand and apply their role to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

At the point of registration, the nursing associate will be able to:

4.1demonstrate an awareness of the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of different members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and their own role within it

4.2demonstrate an ability to support and motivate other members of the care team and interact confidently with them

4.3understand and apply the principles of human factors and environmental factors when working in teams

4.4demonstrate the ability to effectively and responsibly access, input, and apply information and data using a range of methods including digital technologies, and share appropriately within interdisciplinary teams

4.5demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage their own workload, and recognise where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members

4.6demonstrate the ability to monitor and review the quality of care delivered, providing challenge and constructive feedback, when an aspect of care has been delegated to others

4.7support, 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

4.8contribute to team reflection activities, to promote improvements in practice and services

4.9discuss the influence of policy and political drivers that impact health and care provision.