Job summary
Under the supervision of a registered nurse The Programme Support Worker will participate in the development and maintenance of high quality patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programmes.
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
This role requires an individual with the proven ability to provide patient care services to agreed standards within clinical areas. There is a need for awareness of both security and patient/client issues.
You will be responsible for delivering aspects of therapeutic treatment programmes under the supervision of one or more qualified nurses and across the different multi-professional clinical teams.
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
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 Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic and ward based groups and activities supported by Senior Nurse / Nurse in Charge / Lead Facilitators.
To see patients for individualised support sessions linked to therapeutic programmes.
To develop the formulation of care plans related to the psychological treatment of a patients clinical needs.
Write assessment and therapeutic reports.
Administer and provide outline interpretation of psychometric assessments used in evaluating treatment.Contribute to risk assessment formulation, including involvement in developing formal risk assessments (HCR20s RSVPs etc).
Provide training to colleagues re treatment programme delivery.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times.Receive supervision from named nursing supervisor and also psychiatric, OT and psychology colleagues..Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well being of patients.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
Be involved in the induction support and supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
On occasion, contribute to overall care and treatment on the ward as directed by nurse in charge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic and ward based groups and activities supported by Senior Nurse / Nurse in Charge / Lead Facilitators.
To see patients for individualised support sessions linked to therapeutic programmes.
To develop the formulation of care plans related to the psychological treatment of a patients clinical needs.
Write assessment and therapeutic reports.
Administer and provide outline interpretation of psychometric assessments used in evaluating treatment.Contribute to risk assessment formulation, including involvement in developing formal risk assessments (HCR20s RSVPs etc).
Provide training to colleagues re treatment programme delivery.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times.Receive supervision from named nursing supervisor and also psychiatric, OT and psychology colleagues..Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well being of patients.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
Be involved in the induction support and supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
On occasion, contribute to overall care and treatment on the ward as directed by nurse in charge.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths
Desirable
- Evidence other educational / vocational qualifications that can be applied to this patient group such as A level(s) in social sciences.
Training
Essential
- Undertaken / Experience of delivering group work
- Undertaken training in risk assessment and risk management
- Undertaken training recovery principles, mental health awareness and personality disorder awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of minimum 6 months previous work experience with this or similar forensic patient group utilising the areas noted in the Training section.
Desirable
- Evidence of some level of autonomy to act and decision making in role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate significant level of knowledge of this patient group and the forensic context of a medium secure care
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication Skills - written and verbal.
Desirable
- Willingness to learn under Supervision
- Values and able to work in Multi-Disciplinary teams.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To be able to fulfill a required 37.5 hours working week across approx. 9-5pm Monday to Friday.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths
Desirable
- Evidence other educational / vocational qualifications that can be applied to this patient group such as A level(s) in social sciences.
Training
Essential
- Undertaken / Experience of delivering group work
- Undertaken training in risk assessment and risk management
- Undertaken training recovery principles, mental health awareness and personality disorder awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of minimum 6 months previous work experience with this or similar forensic patient group utilising the areas noted in the Training section.
Desirable
- Evidence of some level of autonomy to act and decision making in role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate significant level of knowledge of this patient group and the forensic context of a medium secure care
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication Skills - written and verbal.
Desirable
- Willingness to learn under Supervision
- Values and able to work in Multi-Disciplinary teams.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To be able to fulfill a required 37.5 hours working week across approx. 9-5pm Monday to Friday.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
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.
