The Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (Training) Amendment Rules Approval Order 2000

SCHEDULE

Rules 2(4)(b) and 3(2)

Outcomes to be achieved within a Common Foundation Programme

Discuss in an informed manner the implications of professional regulation for nursing practice.

Demonstrate an awareness of the UKCC’s Code of professional conduct.

Demonstrate an awareness of, and apply ethical principles to, nursing practice.

Demonstrate an awareness of legislation relevant to nursing practice.

Demonstrate the importance of promoting equity in patient and client care by contributing to nursing care in a fair and anti-discriminatory way.

Discuss methods of, barriers to and the boundaries of effective communication and interpersonal relationships.

Demonstrate sensitivity when interacting with and providing information to patients and clients.

Contribute to enhancing the health and social well being of patients and clients by understanding how, under the supervision of a registered practitioner, to contribute to the assessment of health needs; identify opportunities for health promotion; identify networks of health and social care service.

Contribute to the development and documentation of nursing assessments by participating in comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and clients.

Contribute to the planning of nursing care, involving patients and clients and, where possible, their carers, demonstrating an understanding of helping patients and clients to make informed decisions.

Contribute to the implementation of a programme of nursing care, designed and supervised by registered practitioners.

Demonstrate evidence of a developing knowledge base which underpins safe nursing practice.

Demonstrate a range of essential nursing skills, under the supervision of a registered nurse, to meet individuals needs, which include: maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality; effective communication and observational skills, including listening and taking physiological measurements; safety and health, including moving and handling and infection control; essential first aid and emergency procedures; administration of medicines; emotional, physical and personal care, including meeting the need for comfort, nutrition and personal hygiene.

Contribute to the evaluation of the appropriateness of nursing care delivered.

Recognise situations in which agreed plans of nursing care no longer appear appropriate and refer these to an appropriate accountable practitioner.

Contribute to the identification of actual and potential risks to patients, clients and their carers, to oneself and to others and participate in measures to promote and ensure health and safety.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of others by participating in inter-professional working practice.

Demonstrate literacy, numeracy and computer skills needed to record, enter, store, retrieve and organise data essential for care delivery.

Demonstrate responsibility for one’s own learning through the development of a portfolio of practice and recognise when further learning is required.

Acknowledge the importance of seeking supervision to develop safe nursing practice.

Rules 2(4)(b) and 3(2)

Competencies to be achieved for entry to Parts 12–15 of the register

Manage oneself, one’s practice, and that of others, in accordance with the UKCC’s Code of professional conduct, recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.

Practise in accordance with an ethical and legal framework which ensures the primacy of patient and client interest and well-being and respects confidentiality.

Practise in a fair and anti-discriminatory way, acknowledging the differences in beliefs and cultural practices of individuals or groups.

Engage in, develop and disengage from therapeutic relationships through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Create and utilise opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients, clients and groups.

Undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients, clients and communities.

Formulate and document a plan of nursing care, where possible in partnership with patients, clients, their carers and family and friends, within a framework of informed consent.

Based on the best available evidence, apply knowledge and an appropriate repertoire of skills indicative of safe nursing practice.

Provide a rationale for the nursing care delivered which takes account of social, cultural, spiritual, legal, political and economic influences.

Evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing and other interventions.

Demonstrate sound clinical judgement across a range of differing professional and care delivery contexts.

Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies.

Demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team.

Delegate duties to others, as appropriate, ensuring that they are supervised and monitored.

Demonstrate key skills.

Demonstrate a commitment to the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective nursing practice.

Enhance the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.