Nursing Associate

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 04 February 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about children and young peoples mental health? Are you looking for a role where you can 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.

Our CAMHS Neurodiverse Inclusive Support Team is a growing and developing service within Wakefield and the 5 towns, which aims to provide intervention to improve the lives of children and young people.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our friendly and supportive team. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, having a commitment to improving service delivery and developing new ways of supporting intervention through engagement with children, young people, parents/carers.

We encourage applications, from persons, who have experience of working with and supporting neurodivergent young people.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the Nursing Associate include but are not exclusively:

Delivering psychoeducation sessions to children and young people through group work packaged.

Delivering support to parents and carers in group and 1:1 session.

Supporting allocated workers with complex cases and offering additional visits to provide intervention.

Updating progress notes and supporting allocated workers with care plans and risk assessments.

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.

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.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9378-W1224

Job locations

Airedale Health Centre

The Square

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 3JJ


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.

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.

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.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

Demonstrate the ability to recognise 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.

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

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.

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.

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.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

Demonstrate the ability to recognise 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.

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Airedale Health Centre

The Square

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 3JJ


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Airedale Health Centre

The Square

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 3JJ


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Karl Senior

karl.senior@swyt.nhs.uk

07767002717

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9378-W1224

Job locations

Airedale Health Centre

The Square

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 3JJ


Supporting documents

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