Job summary
37.5 hours per week. Livewell South West has created new nursing assistant posts which provide enhanced care to individuals who require 1:1 support.
The role of the OOA prevention Nursing Assistant is to assist the trained nurses in delivering physical, social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to a Livewell South West (LWSW) MH unit. The primary function of this role is to support patients during their acute illness to prevent them being sent out of area. The aim is to support individuals to receive the best care close to home. You will need to have experience in working within Mental Health and providing 1:1 care to individuals with complex needs, including eating disorders, dementia and acute mental illness.
It is essential at recruitment to hold a UK driving license.
We are highly committed to supporting our staff by providing regular support, supervision and encouraging relevant training and professional development opportunities.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be based within the Glenbourne unit on one of the acute wards but would be expected to move across services a short notice. The post holder is required to be flexible in the shift patterns as the service requirements can vary depending on patient need. These could vary in length and would include nights to provide a responsive 24/7 service. These would be as directed by service need including but not exhaustive (7-3pm, 9-5, 12-8pm, 8-8 and nights).
The post holder will be required to work within all of the Mental health wards of LWSW. This will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the CPA process on electronic patients notes under the supervision of the registered nurse
The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
To obtain knowledge of Trust policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
To support activities on a 1:1 basis, including risk management, therapeutic intentions as directed by the registered nurse
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
Record and manage patients property.
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Ward Manager and Matron.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.
To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
To behave in a manner which does not bring the Trust into disrepute.
Notes
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.
This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.
The post holder is required to conform to Livewell South West policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
To obtain knowledge of Trust policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
To support activities on a 1:1 basis, including risk management, therapeutic intentions as directed by the registered nurse
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
Record and manage patients property.
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Ward Manager and Matron.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.
To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
To behave in a manner which does not bring the Trust into disrepute.
Notes
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.
This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.
The post holder is required to conform to Livewell South West policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of one year in an Adult Mental Health setting Experience of variety of Mental Health settings or demonstration at working at this level
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health experience OPMH experience within an NHS setting Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team Experience of supporting individual with Eating disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of personal safety Care plans and risk assessments Confidentiality De-escalation skills Knowledge of record keeping and CPA policy MHA knowledge / awareness NVQ level 3 equivalent level of competence Continual assessment of patient
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation ti required skills Knowledge of solution focused approach risk management (1:1) with complex patients Knowledge of CPS Knowledge of the triangle of care.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills communication Motivated Compassionate Trustworthy Courageous Empathetic Reliable Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills NVQ 3 level of competence Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme Team working skills Ability to participate in activities with patients To work rotational shift pattern over 24 hours To hold a full UK drivers license Ability to engage patients in activities off the Unit Record keeping skills Aware of STR role
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision Time Management To undertake baseline physical observations Computer skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of one year in an Adult Mental Health setting Experience of variety of Mental Health settings or demonstration at working at this level
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health experience OPMH experience within an NHS setting Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team Experience of supporting individual with Eating disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of personal safety Care plans and risk assessments Confidentiality De-escalation skills Knowledge of record keeping and CPA policy MHA knowledge / awareness NVQ level 3 equivalent level of competence Continual assessment of patient
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation ti required skills Knowledge of solution focused approach risk management (1:1) with complex patients Knowledge of CPS Knowledge of the triangle of care.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills communication Motivated Compassionate Trustworthy Courageous Empathetic Reliable Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills NVQ 3 level of competence Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme Team working skills Ability to participate in activities with patients To work rotational shift pattern over 24 hours To hold a full UK drivers license Ability to engage patients in activities off the Unit Record keeping skills Aware of STR role
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision Time Management To undertake baseline physical observations Computer skills
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).
