Job summary
An exciting opportunity for Qualified Nursing Associates has opened up in our Acute mental health inpatient unit, Lakeside, in the exciting London borough of Hounslow. We are looking for innovative Nursing Associates (NAs) to join a NEW TEAM of NAs in our acute mental health service.
We have three vacancies on each of our wards in Lakeside; Finch (female acute), Grosvenor (female acute), Robin (female acute), Kingfisher (male acute) and Kestrel (male acute). Here at West London Trust we are passionate about developing our staff and while the nursing associate role is a stand-alone role we also see this as part of a progression route into graduate level nursing.
If you are an NAs and interested in trailblazing in this new and exciting role, please apply.
* Need to be registered as a Nursing Associate on the NMC Register*
* We are unable to offer sponsorship for this Role*
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main focus will be to support the delivery of care for all aspects of the patient's care from admission to recovery and transfer/discharge.
The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of care underpinned by the principles of recovery.
Supporting the Registered Nurse / Nurse in Charge in the delivery of care and where necessary the management of crisis and complex situations, supervising band 3 staff and support staff in a supportive and enabling way.
Excellent communication and de-escalation skills and the ability to remain calm and composed during difficult situations will be fundamental in the role.
The post holder will be an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) who will maintain boundaries and be considered and compassionate in their care delivery.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
Experience
Essential
- The Nursing Associate will have experience of working in a mental health setting at Band 3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of acute inpatient mental health nursing
- Previous experience at acting Band 4 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the role of the Nursing Associate within mental health services
- Awareness of contemporary evidenced based practice in mental health
- Act in such a manner as outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and which meets the requirements of the Mental Health Act
- Maintain & Demonstrate awareness of professional and organisational developments
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Procedures to enable effective monitoring of a person's condition
- Accurately measure weight and height, calculate body mass index and recognise healthy ranges and clinically significant low/high readings
- Undertake venepuncture measure and interpret blood glucose levels
- Provide support in meeting the needs of people in relation to rest, sleep, comfort and the maintenance of dignity:
- Use appropriate bed-making techniques, including those required for people who are unconscious or who have limited mobility
- At the earliest opportunity escalate to the MDT & Management team signs of self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
Experience
Essential
- The Nursing Associate will have experience of working in a mental health setting at Band 3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of acute inpatient mental health nursing
- Previous experience at acting Band 4 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the role of the Nursing Associate within mental health services
- Awareness of contemporary evidenced based practice in mental health
- Act in such a manner as outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and which meets the requirements of the Mental Health Act
- Maintain & Demonstrate awareness of professional and organisational developments
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Procedures to enable effective monitoring of a person's condition
- Accurately measure weight and height, calculate body mass index and recognise healthy ranges and clinically significant low/high readings
- Undertake venepuncture measure and interpret blood glucose levels
- Provide support in meeting the needs of people in relation to rest, sleep, comfort and the maintenance of dignity:
- Use appropriate bed-making techniques, including those required for people who are unconscious or who have limited mobility
- At the earliest opportunity escalate to the MDT & Management team signs of self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
