Job summary
37.5 hours per week
Hello, my name is Tracy, and I manage
Barnsleys Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team.
We are proud to be offering our very
first Band 4 Nursing Associate post.
Our team has recently been reaccredited
by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, a reflection of the care and compassion
we bring to the people of Barnsley. We place older adults, their families,
carers, and support networks at the heart of everything we do.
If you join us, youll be welcomed into a
supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team where your ideas, strengths, and
personality will make a real difference. We are looking for someone who shares
our passion for holistic mental health care and who will thrive in a team that
is proud of its work and excited about the future.
If youd like an informal chat about the
role, Id be very happy to speak with you.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
Most importantly, you will be caring and compassionate with
a passion for helping older adults with severe and enduring mental health
conditions.
An awareness of comorbidities is beneficial, as often we
provide care to those with complex needs including psychological, physiological
and social care needs.
Being patient, motivated, adaptable and intuitive will aid
you in providing the best possible care and maintaining our high standards.
You will work collaboratively within our MDT and the wider
health care services, to provide collaborative and holistic care across various
community settings.
Recognising and working within your competence, being an
accountable and responsible practitioner and seeking support as required will
ensure you work safely and effectively.
Identify and positively supporting risk with patients and
their families, Including recognising and reporting safeguarding.
An ability to undertake physical health monitoring including
BP, Venepuncture, ECGs will support our patinets in maintaining wellbeing,
support treatment initiation, titration and yearly wellbeing checks.
Competence in Depot medication administration will support
our patinets in maintaining mental health wellbeing and support our senior
staff in care delivery.
You will be willing to deliver 1;1 and group-based
interventions such as psychosocial interventions, structured clinical
management.
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
JOB SUMMARY
The NA will:
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 centered, 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.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The NA will:
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 centered, 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.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- 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 centered, 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.
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).
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- 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 centered, 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.
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).
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.
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).
