Job summary
25 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract. The Place of Safety situated at the CQC outstanding rated Glenbourne Unit is excited to announce that there is currently a vacancy within their well-established team. Full time hours are available within an environment that is purpose built for supporting those under the 135/136 Mental Health Act (1983) framework. The environment boosts a comfortable & supportive atmosphere to engage &care for those in crisis
The post holder will be an integral part of a team who take pride in their relationships with other agencies &professionals within the Plymouth &wider areas to provide quality, person centred care for those using our facilities. The post holder will be required to work closely the MDT, including building therapeutic relationships, advocating for our patient group, &compassionately working with carers and friends
An added benefit to this post is that the successful candidate will also work within the acute services that the unit provides, with access to weekly turbo teaching sessions to upskill & enhance staff knowledge &confidence. Weekly assess to reflective practice sessions &incident huddles to creatively process the invaluable work undertaken with our patient group &celebrate the many success stories we see.
Please note that we may close the job advert early than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
Main duties of the job
To work within a team that provides 24/7 cover of the adult place of safety.
To screen referrals, provide clinical advice and coordinate assessments with the support of the Referral Co-ordinators and Clinical Lead.
To provide compassion focused care to those in crisis and to problem solve in situations to prevent escalation.
Directly observe and therapeutically engage with those in your care, to be able to effectively handover information and escalate if required.
Have a good knowledge of physical health care and be confident in taking physical observations using the News2 tool.
Liaise with professions including Police, AMHPs and University Hospital Plymouth as well as other Mental Health Trusts and Organisations.
To feel confident working autonomously.
Accurate recording of clinical and admin-based information.
Provide care at a level to support acute wards with male and female patients.
Be adaptable to a changeable working day.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and
willing to work across a 7 day service.
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that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker
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to eligibility"
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 assist the trained nurse whilst working on the in-patient wards in delivering physical social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness.
The role of the Nursing Assistant within the Place of Safety will be an autonomous role supporting the co-ordination of Section 136/135 admissions to the Place of Safety Suite (POS) and accompanying the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of assessment.
The unit is looking for a male applicant to support the gender skill mix in the Place of Safety team and within the unit as a whole.
When not required to work in the POS suite, the post holder will be required to work within the Glenbourne unit. This may be as part of a team nursing complex patients with increased levels of observations. This may 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.
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.
The role will be a dedicated role relating to the place of safety, the person will work closely with the unit coordinator/nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other times that pos is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.
To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
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 know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Livewells 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 community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
To work within a team providing nursing care to complex patients with increased levels of observations.
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, 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 / unit coordinator.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation.
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 Organisation 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 Southwest care policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the trained nurse whilst working on the in-patient wards in delivering physical social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness.
The role of the Nursing Assistant within the Place of Safety will be an autonomous role supporting the co-ordination of Section 136/135 admissions to the Place of Safety Suite (POS) and accompanying the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of assessment.
The unit is looking for a male applicant to support the gender skill mix in the Place of Safety team and within the unit as a whole.
When not required to work in the POS suite, the post holder will be required to work within the Glenbourne unit. This may be as part of a team nursing complex patients with increased levels of observations. This may 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.
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.
The role will be a dedicated role relating to the place of safety, the person will work closely with the unit coordinator/nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other times that pos is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.
To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
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 know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Livewells 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 community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
To work within a team providing nursing care to complex patients with increased levels of observations.
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, 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 / unit coordinator.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation.
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 Organisation 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 Southwest care policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level Effective Communication Skills 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
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision Time Management Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of personal safety To undertake baseline physical observations Confidentiality De-escalation skills Understanding of the role of the Place of Safety Worker
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills Knowledge of solution focused approach Knowledge of CPA
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of one years experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health experience within an NHS setting Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team
Skills
Essential
- Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work Motivated Empathetic Reliable Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level Effective Communication Skills 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
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision Time Management Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of personal safety To undertake baseline physical observations Confidentiality De-escalation skills Understanding of the role of the Place of Safety Worker
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills Knowledge of solution focused approach Knowledge of CPA
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of one years experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health experience within an NHS setting Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team
Skills
Essential
- Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work Motivated Empathetic Reliable Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team
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).
