Nurse Associate

1 month ago

Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £25147.00 to £27596.00
Date posted: 4th April 2024
Closing date: 21st April 2024

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join The Clozapine and wellbeing service in Exeter.

We are looking to appoint a nursing associate who has completed the level 4 training and is registered.

The focus of the service will be to support recovery for people who attend our Clozapine service, Depot and physical health monitoring.

We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, dynamic and has experience working in a mental health setting. They need to be autonomous in their practice. Having a phlebotomy qualification would be desirable.

All other training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the team, delivering evidence based health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioners.

  • To communicate in a skilled and respectful manner with clients, families and carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed / present with challenging behaviour.
  • To participate in clinical meetings and to work collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To maintain appropriate professional boundaries whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own competence
  • To communicate complex and sensitive condition related information concerning the assessment, treatment and risk factors in relation to a range of mental health difficulties.
  • To establish and maintain clear and professional relationships with others at all times.
  • To liaise and work collaboratively with a range of other professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations agencies.
  • Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
  • Constructively manage barriers to communication.
About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Level 3 NVQ/QCF qualification or equivalent (2 A Levels )
Experience
  • Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications
  • An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
  • An understanding of Care Coordination/ Management process
  • Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
  • Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code, including requirements for professional Revalidation
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
  • Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
  • Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings
  • Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
  • Conducts clinical tasks within Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competency
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.

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