Job summary
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to
make a real difference?
We provide a specialist Inpatient service for
adults with mental health needs across 3 inpatient wards and 2 rehabilitation
units. Our teams sit within the Adult
Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.
Hadley Unit is a 9 bed mixed gender treatment
ward that is situated in Worcester and is a referral-based service; we can
accept referrals from a number of sources including the community, acute wards
and patients detained by the Ministry of Justice.
As part of our team, you will work closely
with the management and medical team, alongside external teams.
Part of your role is to ensure patient care is
of the highest standards, you act as a role model at all times and use your
initiative to maintain quality and safety. Alongside an already established
management team you will assist in supporting and educating junior staff.
As an organisation we live by and pride
ourselves by our organisational values, which are that we are Caring Ambitious
Responsive Empowering Supportive.
If you would like more information, or to
arrange a visit, please contact Sarah-Lynne Bacon - 01905 681430.
This is a full time post but we would consider applicants wanting part time hours (minimum 30 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The
ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to
become part of the inpatient team
The ability to work autonomously managing your own named
patients, developing a plan of care.
The ability to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate
and manage time effectively
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills along
with a flexible and responsive approach
Close working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary
Team
Assessment and Management of risk
Liaising with other services such as, neighbouring wards,
community mental health team, home treatment team, inpatient pathway team,
social care, Mental Health Liaison Team and the Acute Trust
Effective
assessment and care planning
Supervising of junior staff, including student
NAs
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which
enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health
Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures,
guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and
specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as
competent.
It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to
carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but
their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended
competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the
environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as
prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g.
TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose
monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which
enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health
Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures,
guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and
specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as
competent.
It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to
carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but
their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended
competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the
environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as
prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g.
TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose
monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Experience in working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the phone
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Experience in supervising others
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
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Computer literate with applications such as Word/
- Microsoft Office including email
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- 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 the 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification
- NMC Nursing Associate registration
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Experience in working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the phone
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Experience in supervising others
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
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Computer literate with applications such as Word/
- Microsoft Office including email
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- 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 the 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification
- NMC Nursing Associate registration
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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).
