Nursing Assistant

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Haldon, is a NHS Specialist Eating Disorder Unit based in Exeter, Devon. We provide an inpatient treatment programme to promoting recovery from an Eating Disorders in a caring and compassionate environment.

The ward is a 10 bedded unit for people requiring intensive treatment to treat the physical aspects of an Eating Disorder alongside the psychological maintaining factors.

Your role as a Nursing Assistant on Haldon would include being part of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with those patients who are admitted to the ward on a day to day basis. This would include supporting with identifying goals and aims of their treatment and working closely as part of the core nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Ability to be able to communicate effectively with patients and families taking into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately this may include neuro-diversity.
To form and maintain therapeutic relationships
Participate in Clinical Review Meetings as part of the core nursing team and to be involved in the persons recovery pathway.
Meal time support including guidance and techniques during meals and after in post meal support.
Food prep and portioning as per care plan
To support with interventions such as NG feeding and this could be under the MHA legal framework.
Assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified staff.
Participation in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of groups and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and engagement.
Participate in procedures involving intensive engagement and de-escalation techniques. The role will require the post holder to perform Physical Intervention Techniques, therefore they must declare physical fitness to undertake such a role.
Physical nursing care skills including physical observations and blood sugar monitoring.
Be able to recognise signs of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
To be able to act in a professional capacity and awareness of professional boundaries.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0754

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in healthcare in either a mental health nursing setting or acute healthcare.

Desirable

Experience of working with individuals with a Eating Disorder

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work within a MDT
Good understanding of safeguarding
Ability to work a varied shift pattern including unsociable hours
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries

Desirable

Experience of using systmone notes system

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.
Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Desirable

Any further or additional training related to Eating Disorders is desirable.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in healthcare in either a mental health nursing setting or acute healthcare.

Desirable

Experience of working with individuals with a Eating Disorder

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work within a MDT
Good understanding of safeguarding
Ability to work a varied shift pattern including unsociable hours
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries

Desirable

Experience of using systmone notes system

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.
Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Desirable

Any further or additional training related to Eating Disorders is desirable.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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