Job summary
If you are
looking for an exciting new chance to use your clinical skills to make a
difference, working in a flexible environment there is a fantastic opportunity
to join our Older Adult mental Health Inpatient service.
We
have challenging, demanding yet highly rewarding opportunities to join our
multidisciplinary team. we are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for
older adult mental health and a commitment to support continually improving
quality.
New Haven consists of two wards woodland for
functional mental health needs and meadow for dementia care.
The team at Newhaven are friendly, supportive,
and exceptionally caring, putting patient care at the heart of the work we do
to improve health care outcomes and service delivery.
We can offer up to 37.5 hours a week. Our
working patterns are 3-4 long days/ night (07:30-20:00/19:30-08:00) across a four
week period including weekends and bank holidays.
This
role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to
undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK
immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore
it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.
Main duties of the job
- The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, motivated
and innovative thinker to become part of the Older Adult inpatient service
- The ability to problem
solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
- Escorting a patient
- Personal care
- Level observations
- Physical observations
- Completing diet and fluid charts
- Covid Swabs
- Activities
- 1-1 engagements with patients
- Completing the menu
- Carenotes entries
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We
provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their
wellbeing including wellbeing festivals and access to free online exercise
classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As part of the ward team, support the wards senior nursing staff
by assisting them to produce the best possible standards of care and practice
from within the available resources.
- Perform assigned nursing duties as directed by qualified nursing
staff to the specified standard.
- Ensure confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients
at all times.
- Assist and participate in activities to meet occupational needs of
the patients in their care.
- Carry out enhanced observations of patients/clients.
- Ensure that all patient contact is practised within the philosophy
of person-centred care.
- Ensure that all communication is effective, clear and precise.
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids and safety
intervention.
- Escort patients/clients from the ward / department as required,
always ensuring their safety.
- Maintain the orderliness, hygiene, and safety of the
ward/department environment.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As part of the ward team, support the wards senior nursing staff
by assisting them to produce the best possible standards of care and practice
from within the available resources.
- Perform assigned nursing duties as directed by qualified nursing
staff to the specified standard.
- Ensure confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients
at all times.
- Assist and participate in activities to meet occupational needs of
the patients in their care.
- Carry out enhanced observations of patients/clients.
- Ensure that all patient contact is practised within the philosophy
of person-centred care.
- Ensure that all communication is effective, clear and precise.
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids and safety
intervention.
- Escort patients/clients from the ward / department as required,
always ensuring their safety.
- Maintain the orderliness, hygiene, and safety of the
ward/department environment.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good English
- Can demonstrate an understanding of how to promote independence and facilitate learning in others
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Treat patients with respect and dignity
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing, etc.)
- Basic IT skills.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good English
- Can demonstrate an understanding of how to promote independence and facilitate learning in others
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Treat patients with respect and dignity
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing, etc.)
- Basic IT skills.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
