Nursing Assistant

3 weeks ago

Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £22816.00 to £24336.00
Date posted: 22nd April 2024
Closing date: 5th May 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:

We are looking for a Nursing Assistant to join the Haldon Eating Disorder Service based on a ward at Wonford House, Exeter. The post holder will assist with therapeutic meal times and ward activities.

The Haldon team are compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, who come from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Main duties of the job

You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. This will include:

To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.

Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

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 Experience
  • Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
  • Awareness of safeguarding principles
  • Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
  • Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
Qualifications
  • Basic Education.
  • To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion
  • NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
  • Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
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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