Job summary
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are currently only accepting male applicants for this role.
The Wells Road Centre provides Low Secure Inpatient Services for adult men and women with mental illness and/or personality disorder, as well as services to adult men with intellectual disability.
The posts currently available are to work on wards for adult men only.
The role will include being part of a service users care team and being involved in regular meetings with the named nurse or MDT. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, healthcare support assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, CBT and education to provide high quality patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients - promoting individual health and well being.
Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional when required.
Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient
environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence
To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients promoting individual health and well being.
Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional when required.
Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient
environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence
To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
For more information of the job description and main responsibilities - please read the job specification and job description attached.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients promoting individual health and well being.
Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional when required.
Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient
environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence
To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
For more information of the job description and main responsibilities - please read the job specification and job description attached.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Management of violence and aggression, restraint of patients
- Manual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc. as necessary
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities setting or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of mental health difficulties, intellectual and developmental disability presentation and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Management of violence and aggression, restraint of patients
- Manual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc. as necessary
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities setting or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of mental health difficulties, intellectual and developmental disability presentation and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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.
