Nursing Assistant, Band 3

4 days ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Opportunities have arisen to join our professional, patient centred team at Pyrland ward.

As a Health Care Assistant within our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in a professional and compassionate environment for Older Adults who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

We require a dedicated and conscientious Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Pyrland ward.

Pyrland provides specialist in-patient care and assessment for Older adults with a range of mental health problems. We operate as two wards, one of which caters for people suffering from dementia. Our other ward caters for those experiencing acute mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

At Pyrland,we have a strong emphasis, as a team, on working closely with relatives and carers in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. We are also committed to maintaining high standards and constantly seeking to improve the quality of care our service users receive.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated person who enjoys interacting with others, has a positive attitude, and can work well as part of a team. As part of your role, you would be expected to work flexibly across both wards, and to work shifts, including night duties when required.

This role would provide an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in caring for Older adults. We are keen to support your professional development through learning, and encourage our staff to develop their skills and areas of interest through link-working.

We would welcome the opportunity to have an informal chat with you if you would like more information about the role.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

The post holder will;
- Work within an inpatient unit for the assessment and treatment of patients with a range of mental health problems
- Is required to work in support of qualified nurses and other professionals
- Carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse
- Will work a 24 hour rotational shift pattern
- The job includes listening and talking to patients/relatives/carers, observing patients behaviour, providing close observation to ensure patient safety (one to one), encouraging patients with aspects of personal care including : eating, drinking, personal hygiene etc.
- Involving patients in a range of therapeutic activities.
- Will be required to assist in managing challenging situations including dealing with verbal and physical expressions of anger. The staff member will need to be skilled at calming and de-escalating situations using empathy and a calm approach.
- Communicating within the immediate nursing team, with the unit’s medical staff, and liaising with a wide range of professionals involved in care. Reporting and documenting observations.


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