Job summary
Under the supervision of a registered nurse participate in the development and maintenance of high-quality patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery, monitoring and evaluating individual evidence-based care/treatment plans, health promotion initiatives, risk issues and collaborate with other disciplines as required. Maintaining patient/client confidentiality.
To provide patient with with 25 hours of meaningful activity planner weekly.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward representative and link at organisational improvement forums.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff..
Support registered nursing staff recording all relevant information countersigned by registered nurse.
Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patients property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
Always promote a responsible caring attitude, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
To co-facilitate therapeutic and ward-based groups and diversional activities as directed by senior nurse / nurse in charge / lead facilitators.
Clearly document patient activities.
To provide patients with weekly individual patient activities timetables
To provide information to be fed back at ward round, by Qualified nurse to evidence offer and uptake of 25 hours meaningful activities per week.
Participate in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedure.
To carry out procedural and physical security checks as per local procedure and to report relevant findings to nurse in charge.
Be involved in the induction support and supervision of healthcare workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward representative and link at organisational improvement forums.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff..
Support registered nursing staff recording all relevant information countersigned by registered nurse.
Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patients property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
Always promote a responsible caring attitude, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
To co-facilitate therapeutic and ward-based groups and diversional activities as directed by senior nurse / nurse in charge / lead facilitators.
Clearly document patient activities.
To provide patients with weekly individual patient activities timetables
To provide information to be fed back at ward round, by Qualified nurse to evidence offer and uptake of 25 hours meaningful activities per week.
Participate in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedure.
To carry out procedural and physical security checks as per local procedure and to report relevant findings to nurse in charge.
Be involved in the induction support and supervision of healthcare workers.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oGood health and attendance records, physically fit and able to undertake training in physical interventions
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in care or able to demonstrate possession of equivalent experience / training.
Desirable
- oGood general education e.g., GCSE English and Math's.
Trainng
Essential
- oEvidence of training and experience of delivery of therapeutic and/or diversional interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working a healthcare setting
- oExperience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in a Forensic environment.
Skills
Essential
- oGood verbal / written communication skills oAbility to work as part of a team and induct / supervise junior staff. oSelf-motivation. oOpen minded. oCommitted to user involvement. oEnthusiastic oReliable
Desirable
- oPositive attitude and evidence of ability to encourage interests in patients.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oShift working
- o24-hours rotational systems.
- oAbility to work to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- oExperience of shift working patterns.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oGood health and attendance records, physically fit and able to undertake training in physical interventions
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in care or able to demonstrate possession of equivalent experience / training.
Desirable
- oGood general education e.g., GCSE English and Math's.
Trainng
Essential
- oEvidence of training and experience of delivery of therapeutic and/or diversional interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working a healthcare setting
- oExperience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in a Forensic environment.
Skills
Essential
- oGood verbal / written communication skills oAbility to work as part of a team and induct / supervise junior staff. oSelf-motivation. oOpen minded. oCommitted to user involvement. oEnthusiastic oReliable
Desirable
- oPositive attitude and evidence of ability to encourage interests in patients.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oShift working
- o24-hours rotational systems.
- oAbility to work to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- oExperience of shift working patterns.
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.
