Nursing Assistant

Job summary

ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Position: Nursing Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hours

Job Type: Permanent

Windermere Lodge is a 20-bed acute assessment ward for people who present with mental health disorders. We provide a service for patients who have functional and organic diagnosed or working diagnosis in addition to our frailty pathway. The ward is positive and proactive in providing care to patients who are presenting with complex mental health needs and physical co-morbidities, working in collaboration with other services, such as Adult Acute mental health services, Psychology Services and Palliative care teams.

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our inpatient assessment ward for new staff to join the team. We would welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to deliver high standards of person-centred care to our patients. In return we can offer the successful candidates, clinical supervision and reflective practice groups, along with training and development opportunities and career planning.

Minimum requirements are experience of working in a mental health/Frailty setting, extensive communication skills and IT Literacy.

For Further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Sarah Benson, Ward Manager on 03000 212 006.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality care as detailed in the patient care plans under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• To communicate effectively with the Nurse in Charge on all clinical matters.
• Provide care for patients' physical and psychological needs, taking into account personal preferences and choices (to include escort duties)
• To undertake clinical duties as requested and within own competence
• Privacy and dignity to be maintained at all times for patients and their carers
• Maintain a clean, pleasant, tidy ward environment
• Help patients to participate in social and recreational activities
• Be involved in improving the quality of care for patients
• Record aspects of care given as per care plan accurately
• To operate within the policies and procedures of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/