Job summary
Ward 21, North Tyneside General Hospital are seeking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Assistants to join our team. The successful appointees will be expected to:
To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.
To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain high clinical standards.
To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
Main duties of the job
Communication
o Provides a high level of communication skills to patients, carers and colleagues.o Able to use electronic systems such as Nerve Centre, PAS & ICEo Alerts qualified staff to changes in a patient's conditiono Completes patient records and documentation
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
- To keep up to date all mandatory training.
- Assists qualified nurse and senior colleagues
- To follow direction and guidance from senior colleagues while having the ability to work independently in areas of competence.
Planning and Organisational Skillso Organises on day to day work tasks or activities under supervision of qualified staffo Able to respond to the changing needs of patients
Physical Skillso Moving and handling of patients including the use of hoists and other mechanical aids
Patient/Client Careo To assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.o To give basic nursing care, e.g.; assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs and activities of daily living.
o While being based on ward 21 all of our ward staff must be flexible in supporting patient's across the trust where there is a change in acuity and demand.
Information Resources
o To maintain up to date electronic records of patient's physical and psychological presentation.
About us
Ward 21 is a functional mental health ward caring for patient's with complex mental health needs. It is a highly rewarding area to work in supporting patients through their recovery.
Ward 21's philosophy is "to emphasize the potential for all individuals to recover from the challenging impact from mental health problems. Recovery focused care means from the minute a patient is admitted we encourage their involvement with all aspects of their care with the aim of them returning home. This helps to empower our patient by providing independence, valuing their contribution and focusing on their strength rather than their problems. We attempt to achieve long term recovery by providing healthy living sessions, psychological support and recreational and social therapies. This collectively addresses the mental, physical and social aspects of our patient's lives. We adapt to these sessions to each individual to ensure that our care is entirely person centred throughout. As much as we promote independence our staff will provide continuous support both during and after our patient's stay to facilitate the healing process. This includes a self created recovery plan and daily maintenance plan made in collaboration with both ward and community staff thereby allowing the individual to identify triggers and early warning signs that could lead to them becoming mentally unwell. The plan also includes identified strategies which help the person to avoid crisis and readmission."
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Communication Provides and receives routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understanding. Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts. Able to use electronic systems such as Nerve Centre, PAS & ICE Complete IR1 forms and provides statements as appropriate Able to contribute to ward meetings Alerts qualified staff to changes in a patients condition Completes patient records and documentation Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
2. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Understanding of patients basic needs Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
3. Analytical and Judgmental Skills Assists qualified nurse and senior colleagues Makes judgments involving straightforward job related facts or situations Able to recognise triggers on NEWS and act accordingly as per algorithm Able to recognise signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly.
4. Planning and Organisational Skills Organises own day to day work tasks or activities under supervision of qualified staff Able to respond to the changing needs of patients and ward routines.
5. Physical Skills Moving and handling of patients including the use of hoists and other mechanical aids
6. Patient/Client Care To assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. To give basic nursing care, e.g.; assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision. Monitor patients observations and vital signs including fluid balance To report accurately perceived changes in a patients manner, observation, eating habits etc. To promote health within the ward setting. To prepare the clinical area for procedures. To be aware of where to access information e.g. policies and procedures. Follows policies in own role which are determined by others. Follows policies in own role which are determined by others; no responsibility for service development, but may be required to comment on policies, procedures or possible developments.
8. Financial and Physical Resources To utilise resources effectively, putting away stocks and supplies when required Regularly handles patients valuables & property.
9. Human Resources Provides advice, or demonstrates own activities or workplace routines to new or less experienced employees in own work area. To take personal responsibility for achieving agreed objectives identified through the annual KSF appraisal process. Attend all Mandatory training
10. Information Resources
To complete patient information in nursing documentation and observation within NerveCentre. Records personally generated information Keeps qualified staff updated on changes in patients condition
11. Research and Development
To collect information as requested and to take part in changes in the clinical areas to benefit patients. Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work
12. Freedom to Act Generally works with supervision close by within well established
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Communication Provides and receives routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understanding. Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts. Able to use electronic systems such as Nerve Centre, PAS & ICE Complete IR1 forms and provides statements as appropriate Able to contribute to ward meetings Alerts qualified staff to changes in a patients condition Completes patient records and documentation Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
2. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Understanding of patients basic needs Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
3. Analytical and Judgmental Skills Assists qualified nurse and senior colleagues Makes judgments involving straightforward job related facts or situations Able to recognise triggers on NEWS and act accordingly as per algorithm Able to recognise signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly.
4. Planning and Organisational Skills Organises own day to day work tasks or activities under supervision of qualified staff Able to respond to the changing needs of patients and ward routines.
5. Physical Skills Moving and handling of patients including the use of hoists and other mechanical aids
6. Patient/Client Care To assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. To give basic nursing care, e.g.; assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision. Monitor patients observations and vital signs including fluid balance To report accurately perceived changes in a patients manner, observation, eating habits etc. To promote health within the ward setting. To prepare the clinical area for procedures. To be aware of where to access information e.g. policies and procedures. Follows policies in own role which are determined by others. Follows policies in own role which are determined by others; no responsibility for service development, but may be required to comment on policies, procedures or possible developments.
8. Financial and Physical Resources To utilise resources effectively, putting away stocks and supplies when required Regularly handles patients valuables & property.
9. Human Resources Provides advice, or demonstrates own activities or workplace routines to new or less experienced employees in own work area. To take personal responsibility for achieving agreed objectives identified through the annual KSF appraisal process. Attend all Mandatory training
10. Information Resources
To complete patient information in nursing documentation and observation within NerveCentre. Records personally generated information Keeps qualified staff updated on changes in patients condition
11. Research and Development
To collect information as requested and to take part in changes in the clinical areas to benefit patients. Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work
12. Freedom to Act Generally works with supervision close by within well established
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Understanding of patient's basic needs
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in direct care/health/health and social care
- Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
- Care Certificate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Understanding of patient's basic needs
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in direct care/health/health and social care
- Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
- Care Certificate
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).
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).
