Job summary
Fixed Term and Permanent positions available
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated
and flexible Nursing Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff
based at Harrison House.
The role involves providing
care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health
difficulties requiring an inpatient admission
Commitment to meeting the
needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a
pre-requisite.
You will be required
to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self development and
training. There will be an expectation that applicants will have completed the
Care Certificate, or equivalent, or be in the process of completing this
Main duties of the job
The principle
role of the Nursing Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision
and delivery of service user care. This includes taking physical measurements
as delegated by the team, supporting service users in maintaining their health
and wellbeing, undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic
activities, assist with the provision of clinical care under the supervision of
healthcare professionals, ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe
environment, promoting equality and sensitivity for all individuals, assisting
registered professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised
care plans, recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the
service users' current behaviour and/or risks to the nurse/healthcare
professional in charge in a timely manner, recording care given and reporting
omissions accurately and in a timely manner.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder must observe
report and record changes in the service users' physical, mental health and
behaviour.
Provide care for service
users as planned in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Be aware of and work to the
principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA).
Give and receive clear
messages by telephone and or personal contact.
Provide the necessary
physical care to service users to help them complete daily living activities
i.e., personal hygiene, diet, fluid intake, clothing, and laundry, maintaining
personal environment, maintaining rest and sleep, activity, physical observations.
Act in a manner to respect
the service users individuality, values, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs,
supporting the individual to fulfil these.
Provide social activities,
emotional support, and stability to service users to ensure effective
engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
Contribute to the assessment,
planning and implementation of, and evaluating, Service Users care.
Create and maintain
professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other
professionals and agencies to enhance recovery.
Provide escort duties to the
service users under the direction of the nurse in charge.
Assist in the collection of
data for the purpose of audit, research, and service performance.
Contribute to the maintenance
and monitoring of service standards and act as an active team member.
Promote service user
involvement in all aspects of their care.
Contribute and make
suggestions to the improvement of services.
Identify issues of concern at
work and alerting appropriate personnel.
Present a positive image of
the team and the service
Carry out observations as per
individual care plans, service users needs, in line with Navigo policy.
To participate in, and where
required, co-facilitate, therapeutic and social engagement group work.
To undertake
prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature,
pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report
results to the nurse in charge
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder must observe
report and record changes in the service users' physical, mental health and
behaviour.
Provide care for service
users as planned in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Be aware of and work to the
principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA).
Give and receive clear
messages by telephone and or personal contact.
Provide the necessary
physical care to service users to help them complete daily living activities
i.e., personal hygiene, diet, fluid intake, clothing, and laundry, maintaining
personal environment, maintaining rest and sleep, activity, physical observations.
Act in a manner to respect
the service users individuality, values, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs,
supporting the individual to fulfil these.
Provide social activities,
emotional support, and stability to service users to ensure effective
engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
Contribute to the assessment,
planning and implementation of, and evaluating, Service Users care.
Create and maintain
professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other
professionals and agencies to enhance recovery.
Provide escort duties to the
service users under the direction of the nurse in charge.
Assist in the collection of
data for the purpose of audit, research, and service performance.
Contribute to the maintenance
and monitoring of service standards and act as an active team member.
Promote service user
involvement in all aspects of their care.
Contribute and make
suggestions to the improvement of services.
Identify issues of concern at
work and alerting appropriate personnel.
Present a positive image of
the team and the service
Carry out observations as per
individual care plans, service users needs, in line with Navigo policy.
To participate in, and where
required, co-facilitate, therapeutic and social engagement group work.
To undertake
prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature,
pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report
results to the nurse in charge
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of team working
- At least 18-months healthcare experience
- Strong team player
- Self-motivated
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Compassion,
- Time management
- Clinical skills
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
- Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to co-facilitate group work
- An awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work shifts, covering days and some nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Currently eligible to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ Level II in Care
- Care Certificate
- Specific competence required (driver)
- An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
- First aid training
- Basic IT knowledge
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of team working
- At least 18-months healthcare experience
- Strong team player
- Self-motivated
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Compassion,
- Time management
- Clinical skills
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
- Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to co-facilitate group work
- An awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work shifts, covering days and some nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Currently eligible to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ Level II in Care
- Care Certificate
- Specific competence required (driver)
- An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
- First aid training
- Basic IT knowledge
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address
Harrison House / The Community & Other Services Occasionally as required
Peaks Lane
Grimsby
DN32 9RP
Employer's website
https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
