Job summary
We are looking for a qualified nursing associate to join the busy Neurodevelopment Team in Bury CAMHS. experience of working with children and young people and families will be required.
The post-holder will work within the Children & Young Person's HYM Service, providing support to children and families on the neurodevelopment ( Autism and ADHD) assessment pathway role will include; observations ( school and clinic), ADHD clinic - physical health monitoring, report writing, MDT under the supervision of a registered nurse and the wider MDT.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This information does not include all duties but provides examples of the wide variety in the job role;
o Undertakes patient-centred assessments and produce reports.
o Educate and involve parents/carers family members and others in treatment as necessary with the clients consent.
o Contribute to screening meetings, with senior members of staff, and up coordinate the ADHD Clinic diary.
o Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals of young people/families in treatment, where appropriate.
o Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
o Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
o Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
o Engage in and respond to management supervision to improve competences, clinical practice and service development.
o To participate in relevant operational/service development groups agreed with Line Manager.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes patient-centred assessments and produce reports.
Educate and involve parents/carers family members and others in treatment as necessary with the clients consent.
Contribute to screening meetings, with senior members of staff, and up coordinate the ADHD Clinic diary.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals of young people/families in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
Engage in and respond to management supervision to improve competences, clinical practice and service development.
To participate in relevant operational/service development groups agreed with Line Manager.
The post holder will order stock items where needed.
Support in other activities not specified as per needs of the service
Additional training and support can be provided where required and access to regular management and clinical supervision will be offered
Opportunities for CPD are available via Pennine Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes patient-centred assessments and produce reports.
Educate and involve parents/carers family members and others in treatment as necessary with the clients consent.
Contribute to screening meetings, with senior members of staff, and up coordinate the ADHD Clinic diary.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals of young people/families in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
Engage in and respond to management supervision to improve competences, clinical practice and service development.
To participate in relevant operational/service development groups agreed with Line Manager.
The post holder will order stock items where needed.
Support in other activities not specified as per needs of the service
Additional training and support can be provided where required and access to regular management and clinical supervision will be offered
Opportunities for CPD are available via Pennine Care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plan
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients / relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plan
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients / relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
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).
