Job summary
Hello
My Name is Charlotte Jones, I am Team Manager for Wakefield CAMHS ReACH Team.
We are looking for a Band 4 Nursing Associate, to join our ReACH (Crisis) Team.
If you looking to make a real difference and keep children/young people at the
heart of what you do then a career with us may be just for you.
CAMHS ReACH
Team is a developing service within Wakefield which aims to support young
people, their families and carers during periods of crisis. We provide support
across a range of settings including, hospitals, homes, schools and clinics.
The team provides 365 day a year cover between 9am and 8pm, working pattern
includes shift work covering 9am-5pm or 12pm-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-8pm
weekends and bank holidays.
We encourage
applicants who have experience of working with children/young people with
emotional and mental health needs, and experience of practicing in a flexible
and adaptable manner.
Main duties of the job
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You will work alongside senior mental health practitioners to
manage a caseload of young people presenting with varying mental health
challenges.
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You will work independently to deliver therapeutic interventions
to children and young people to aid recovery and promote self-management of
their mental health.
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You will need to develop strong working relationships with
professionals across the district; therefore excellent communication/engagement
skills are essential.
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A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new
ways of supporting young people and families experiences is crucial to work
within the wider CAMHS team.
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This is a fast paced role and requires a can do attitude towards
tasks.
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The team offer outreach to those that are difficult to engage,
providing intensive support to meet identified need contributing to a reduction
in admissions to inpatient provision.
If
you would like to be part of the developing ReACH Team we would love to hear
from you!
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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 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.
For further information please refdere to the Job Description attached.
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 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.
For further information please refdere to the Job Description attached.
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.
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.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
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
- 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.
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.
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.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
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
- 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.
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).
