Mapping the Generic Competency Framework for Registered Nurses and Midwives to the Knowledge and Skills (KSF) Band 5
Gateways for Nurses caring for Adults.
The generic competency framework identifies the competencies the Trust requires registered nurses and midwives to achieve to
ensure safe and effective practice. The competencies stated in the framework have been mapped to the KSF outlines to enable
staff to use them as evidence of development for the KSF performance review.
The competency levels to be achieved are identified against the subset and full outlines.
Band 5: Staff Nurse
Job Purpose: Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a family focused model of practice
and ensuring the work area runs smoothly and efficiently.
KSF Post Outline
Dimension Dimension
No.
Second Gateway
(Full outline)
Foundation
Gateway
(Subset outline)
C1
COMMUNICATION
3
2
C2
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
3
2
C3
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
3
2
C4
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
2
2
C5
QUALITY
3
2
C6
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
3
2
3
3
PROVISION OF CARE TO MEET HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEEDS
3
3
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
2
1
HWB2
HWB5
G6
ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING TO MEET HEALTH AND
WELLBEING NEEDS
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The competencies stated in the table below are the generic competencies. Other speciality competencies can be utilised in
addition to these to support specific aspects of patient care as required. These should be identified as part of a performance review
and be relevant to the speciality.
Band 5
Competencies
Foundation Gateway (Subset outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of levels unless
Second Gateway (Full outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of level unless stated)
Administration of blood products
Administration of medications
Adult basis life support
Analgesia (basic)
Anaphylaxis
Care of a patient at risk of falling
Checking cardiac arrest equipment
Consent
ECG recording and interpretation
IV drug administration
Maintaining fluid balance
Moving and handling
Plan and Intervene in the care of the
critically ill patient
Prevention and management of pressure
ulcers
Simple discharge
Taking and recording vital signs
Transfer of care
1&2
1&2
1&2
1& 2
1& 2 a, b, c & e
1&2
1,2, & 3
1
1&2
1
1 & 2 a-h
1&2
1
1, 2, 3 a, b & c
1, 2 & 3 a & b, c if applicable to role
1, 2, 3 & 4 a
1, 2, & 3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1,2, 3 & 4
1 & 2 & 3 if relevant to role
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3 g, j, m, q, aa, bb
1, 2 & 3
1&2
1, 2 & 3
1&2
1, 2 & 3
1&2
1, 2 & 3
1,2, 3
1, 2 & 3
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Band 6: Senior Staff Nurse
Job Purpose: To be responsible for co-ordinating, delivering and maintaining a high standard of day-to-day clinical care for all
patients in the designated clinical area. Provide support to the ward sister/charge nurse and clinical leadership to the ward team.
KSF Outline
Dimension Dimension Name
No.
Second Gateway
(Full outline)
Foundation
Gateway
(Subset outline)
C1
COMMUNICATION
4
3
C2
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
3
3
C3
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
3
3
C4
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
3
2
C5
QUALITY
3
3
C6
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
3
2
4
3
PROVISION OF CARE TO MEET HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEEDS
4
4
G1
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
3
3
G6
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
2
2
HWB2
HWB5
ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING TO MEET HEALTH AND
WELLBEING NEEDS
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The competencies stated in the table below are the generic competencies. Other speciality competencies can be utilised in
addition to these to support specific aspects of patient care as required. These should be identified as part of a performance review
and be relevant to the speciality.
Band 6
Competencies
Foundation Gateway (Subset outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of levels unless
Second Gateway (Full outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of level unless stated)
Administration of blood products
Administration of medications
Adult basis life support
Analgesia (basic)
Anaphylaxis
Care of a patient at risk of falling
Checking cardiac arrest equipment
Consent
ECG recording and interpretation
IV drug administration
Maintaining fluid balance
Moving and handling
1, 2 & 3, a, b & c
1, 2 & 3 a & b, c (c if relevant to role)
1, 2, 3 & 4 a
1, 2, & 3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1,2, 3 & 4
1 & 2 & 3 (3 if relevant to role)
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4 b
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3 d, e, f, g, h, j, l, m, q, v, z, aa, bb
Plan and Intervene in the care of the
critically ill patient
Prevention and management of pressure
ulcers
Simple discharge
Taking and recording vital signs
Transfer of care
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4 c
1, 2, 3 & 4 a
1, 2, & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4 c
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4
1 & 2 & 3 if (3 relevant to role) & 4 a &c
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3
1, 2 & 3 d, e, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r,
s, t, v, y, z, aa, bb
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4 a, e & f
1, 2 & 3
1,2, 3
1, 2 & 3
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4 a-c
tbc
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Band 7 Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse
Job Purpose:
1) To lead and manage a clinical team and patient services, developing clear systems to ensure the delivery of evidenced based
care
2) Provide support to the senior nurse/modern matron and clinical leadership to the ward team
3) May have to deputise for the senior nurse as and when required
KSF Outline
Dimension
No
Dimension
Second Gateway
(Full Outline)
Foundation
Gateway
(Subset Outline)
C1
COMMUNICATION
4
4
C2
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
4
4
C3
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
4
4
C4
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
3
3
C5
QUALITY
4
4
C6
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
3
3
4
4
PROVISION OF CARE TO MEET HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEEDS
4
4
IK3
KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
1
1
G1
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
3
3
G4
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1
1
G6
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
3
2
HWB2
HWB5
ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING TO MEET HEALTH AND
WELLBEING NEEDS
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The competencies stated in the table below are the generic competencies. Other speciality competencies can be utilised in
addition to these to support specific aspects of patient care as required. These should be identified as part of a performance review
and be relevant to the speciality.
Band 7
Competencies
Foundation Gateway (Subset outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of levels unless
Second Gateway (Full outline)
Levels to be achieved (all of level unless stated)
Administration of blood products
Administration of medications
Adult basis life support
Analgesia (basic)
Anaphylaxis
Care of a patient at risk of falling
Checking cardiac arrest equipment
Consent
1, 2, 3 & 4 d
1, 2, 3 & 4 c & d
1, 2, 3 & 4 a & b (b if relevant to role)
1, 2, 3, & 4 d
1, 2, 3 & 4 c
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4
1 & 2 & 3 (3 if relevant to role) & 4 a & c
ECG recording and interpretation
IV drug administration
Maintaining fluid balance
Moving and handling
Plan and Intervene in the care of the
critically ill patient
Prevention and management of pressure
ulcers
Simple discharge
Taking and recording vital signs
Transfer of care
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4 a, b & c
1, 2 & 3 excluding c, u & w
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4 c, d & e
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4 a & b (b if relevant to role)
1, 2, 3 & 4 d
1, 2, 3 & 4 b & c
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4
1 & 2 & 3 (3 if relevant to role) & 4 a, c &
d (d if relevant to role)
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 4 a, b, c & f
1, 2 & 3 excluding c, u & w & 4 r
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4 a, e & f
1, 2, 3 & 4 a, e, f & h
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4
tbc
tbc
1,2, 3 & 4
tbc
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