Job summary
An exciting, newly created opportunity for a full time substantive Nursing Associate within the Harrogate & Ripon Crisis and Home Treatment Mental Health Team based at The Orchards Ripon.
The role will involve working alongside a supportive MDT consisting of Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist, Crisis Clinicians and Crisis Support Workers and administration support staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the primary roles of both physical health monitoring for a group of service users under the support of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, additionally it is anticipated that the successful candidate will take on a lead role for offering assessment/ support and signposting for carers of those individuals accessing treatment from the service.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support service users with a wide range of mental health needs to monitor their physical health. This will include those who are prescribed anti-psychotic medications, clozapine and lithium and those identified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) prescribed other treatments not listed.
They will be responsible for delivering physical health checks for a group of service users. This will include, but is not limited to, taking blood samples, measuring BMI, providing basic health and nutrition advice and flagging issues and concerns as they occur.
It is also anticipated alongside this element of the role they will become an integral part of the carers support the service currently offers and take on a lead role for offering carers support to those accessing the service.
It is an exciting time to join the service after it has undergone investment and improvement activities to meet the needs and improve the health outcomes for our service users.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. We would welcome the opportunity to provide further information and discussion about this post, or to arrange an visit to the team.
Please contact
Nicola Holliday Team Manager nicola.holliday1@nhs.net
01765 632944
Or Lizzie Park Clinical Nurse Specialist
elizabethpark@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. We would welcome the opportunity to provide further information and discussion about this post, or to arrange an visit to the team.
Please contact
Nicola Holliday Team Manager nicola.holliday1@nhs.net
01765 632944
Or Lizzie Park Clinical Nurse Specialist
elizabethpark@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
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).
