Band 3 Nursing Assisstant

Davenport Ward is looking to recruit a experiencing nursing assistant to join our team Previous experience is essential so please consider this prior to applying. Davenport Ward is a 20 bedded all female unit caring for patients who are suffering from a relapse in their mental health condition. We work as part of a MDT and therefore team working is essential. If you are enthusiastic and motivated, we want to hear from you

As part of a band 3 nursing assistant role, you will be required to support band 2 trainee healthcare support workers with their apprentice, this includes leading my example and mentoring them with all aspects of the role.

To listen and talk to patients and their carers’ and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships.
- To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with Trust Policy.
- To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in an individuals’ behaviour or condition.
- To accurately report and feedback any concerns.
- To understand the importance of, and maintain the need for confidentiality in all patient matters.
- To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment.
- To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly.
- To carry out duties as allocated by a senior nurse.
- Attend to patients’ personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence.
- Support and assist at mealtimes as required.

To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for health care support workers.
- To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff.
- To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in Induction and training programmes for staff.
- To undertake supervision of new staff as appropriate, supporting them to complete their care certificate as their allocated assessor.
- To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

To listen and talk to patients and their carers’ and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships.
- To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with Trust Policy.
- To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in an individuals’ behaviour or condition.
- To accurately report and feedback any concerns.
- To understand the importance of, and maintain the need for confidentiality in all patient matters.
- To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment.
- To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly.
- To carry out duties as allocated by a senior nurse.
- Attend to patients’ personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence.
- Support and assist at mealtimes as required.

To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for health care support workers.
- To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff.
- To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in Induction and training programmes for staff.
- To undertake supervision of new staff as appropriate, supporting them to complete their care certificate as their allocated assessor.
- To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff.
- To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.
- To have an interest in self-development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge.
- Escort patients as appropriate to other areas of the hospital or outside the hospital as delegated by trained member of staff.
- Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Completion of regular physical health observations, including the recording of these. Also completing the physical health paperwork within the admission process, including smoking / alcohol recording forms.
- Taking an active part in the completion of the admission and discharge process including carer