Roles and responsibilities

Question 1

Q: What is the role of an Adult Nurse?

Answer 1

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients and assist in daily life. They work with all ages who have a wide range of physical health conditions. Mainly based in hospitals, clinics and GP practices. Many adult nurses work in people’s home.

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of an Adult Nurse?

Answer 2

They plan individual care, carry out healthcare procedures they also promote good health and education programs, monitor health and administer medication.

Question 3

What is the role of a District Nurse?

Answer 3

To work with all ages, supporting them in their own homes or residential settings. They work closely with family members and their carers They assess the patients needs and also the care and support needs of the ‘informal’ carer, they most commonly work with older people with disabilities and those recently discharged from hospital.

Question 4

What are the responsibilities of a District Nurse?

Answer 4

Manage wound care and give injections, help with basic needs.

Question 5

Q: What is the role of a Paediatric Nurse?

Answer 5

Care for babies and children, works with both the child and their family.

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of a Paediatric Nurse?

Answer 6

Monitor development and administer treatments, ensure that the treatment meets the social, cultural and family needs. Address health concerns.

Question 7

What is the role of a Mental Health Nurse?

Answer 7

Support individuals with mental health conditions in various settings.

Question 8

What are the responsibilities of a Mental Health Nurse?

Answer 8

Provide therapy and manage medication.

Question 9

What is the role of a Practice Nurse?

Answer 9

Deliver primary care in GP surgeries.

Question 10

What are the responsibilities of a Practice Nurse?

Answer 10

Provide immunisations, administer vaccines, take bloods, provide health screenings and manage long-term conditions

Question 11

What is the role of a Learning Disability Nurse?

Answer 11

Support people with learning disabilities to live healthier independent lives. They work in the community rather than hospitals, in places such as schools, workplaces, patients homes and residential settings

Question 12

What are the responsibilities of a Learning Disability Nurse?

Answer 12

Maintain physical and mental health, support them to live as independently as possible.

Question 13

What is the role of a Neonatal Nurse?

Answer 13

Care for newborns with medical needs often in NICUs.

Question 14

What are the responsibilities of a Neonatal Nurse?

Answer 14

Monitor vital signs, assist with feeding and medication

Question 15

What is the role of a Health Visitor?

Answer 15

Public health nurse supporting families with children from 0-5.

Question 16

What are the responsibilities of a Health Visitor?

Answer 16

Monitor development offer parenting advice on things such as feeding and weening.

Question 17

Q: What is the role of a Midwife?

Answer 17

Support women through all stages of pregnancy - both antenatal and postnatal.

Question 18

What are the responsibilities of a Midwife?

Answer 18

Monitor mother and baby and give birth advice. Help parents prepare for parenthood, deliver the baby in the maternity department or in the mothers home.

Question 19

What is the role of a Healthcare Assistant?

Answer 19

Support nurses and care staff in hospitals or care homes.

Question 20

What are the responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant?

Answer 20

Help with washing, feeding, administer medication, taking temperatures and pulses, weight, taking people to the toilet, making beds, washing, and dressing.

Question 21

What is the role of a Social Worker?

Answer 21

To provide help and support for people of all ages through difficult times in their lives. They support young people, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and the frail elderly.

Question 22

What are the responsibilities of a Social Worker?

Answer 22

Assess needs and develop support plans. Ensure that the most vulnerable people are safeguarded from harm and help people live independent lives.

Question 23

What is the role of an Occupational Therapist?

Answer 23

Help people regain skills for daily life after illness or injury. Work with all ages who have difficulty carrying out practical routines of daily life washing, housework, cooking or going to the shops.

Question 24

What are the responsibilities of an OT?

Answer 24

Assess needs of patients and develop rehab plans. Agree specific activities with them to help them to overcome the barriers to living independently.

Question 25

What is the role of a Youth Worker?

Answer 25

Support young people’s social, emotional, and personal development.

Question 26

What are the responsibilities of a Youth Worker?

Answer 26

Run programs, provide mentoring.

Question 27

What is the role of a Care Assistant?

Answer 27

Provide hands-on care in homes or residential settings.

Question 28

What are the responsibilities of a Care Assistant?

Answer 28

Helping with personal care, dressing, toileting, household tasks, paying bills and writing letters, liaise with other professionals.

Question 29

What is the role of a Care Manager?

Answer 29

Lead and coordinate care in residential or home settings.

Question 30

What are the responsibilities of a Care Manager?

Answer 30

They manage the provision of residential care for: Adults and children with learning difficulties Older people in residential or nursing care People in support housing (shelter, support and care provided for vulnerable people to help them live as independently as possible) People receiving hospice care

Question 31

What is the role of a Support Worker?

Answer 31

Help people (often with disabilities) live independently.

Question 32

What are the responsibilities of a Support Worker?

Answer 32

Assist with life skills, provide support support workers may work under the provision of a range of health and care professionals including Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers, family support workers for example work and support Social workers - when a Social worker has identified the need the support worker may work closely with te family to help implement the plan. They may provide support with parenting skills , financial management or domestic skills.