Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established, hard working and welcoming team in the East sector of Barnsley. As an Enhanced Mental Health Team (EMHT) we are a group of specially trained people who work together in order to offer support to service users who experience complex mental health difficulties. The successful applicant would enjoy the challenge of working with a varied caseload of service users with the support of colleagues from different professional backgrounds.
NA will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners who are on placement.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
- Develop own understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
- Provide and monitor care.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
- Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress.
- Administer medicines safely and in a timely manner via the NMC agreed routes of administration, adhering to Trust policy.
- Build and sustain effective communications with others as required to ensure good team working and collaborative working practices.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibility of the post holder is to participate in the planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team. The NA will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners who are on placement.
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Be an accountable professional.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Develop own understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
- Provide and monitor care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and NEWS.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibility of the post holder is to participate in the planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team. The NA will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners who are on placement.
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Be an accountable professional.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Develop own understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
- Provide and monitor care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and NEWS.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- In dealing with the public
- In working as an effective team member
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills in user/carer involvement
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understand and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients with professional accountability for own actions
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and support and supervise students and learners who are on placement
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Be an accountable professional
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrate Trust Values
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- In dealing with the public
- In working as an effective team member
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills in user/carer involvement
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understand and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients with professional accountability for own actions
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and support and supervise students and learners who are on placement
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Be an accountable professional
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrate Trust Values
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
