Registered Nurse Associate

1 month ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

Job summary

Norbury Ward - Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate/Physical Health Lead

We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse Associate to be the physical health lead for Norbury Ward. Norbury Ward is a 23 bedded, female acute inpatient ward for patients between 18-65.

You will be contracted to work hours per week and shifts pattern can be flexible whilst meeting the needs of the service.

You will be working alongside the wider nursing team and be involved in monitoring the patient's physical and mental health and associated care delivery.

We are hoping that if able to recruit into two posts, the role can be shared and undertaken over 7 days a week. If this were achievable, the role could be expanded to allow both staff members to widen their involvement with other tasks that as a Registered Nurse Associate you will be trained in and have the necessary experience to undertake.

Main duties of the job

To undertake the physical health role lead. To undertake physical health monitoring from admission and when required until discharge. To enter outcome of physical health monitoring data on electronic systems. Overseeing patient's weight monitoring. Health promotion and education on healthier lifestyle choices such as smoking, drug and alcohol, diet and exercise. Encouraging attendance at routine health and dental appointments. Escalate concerns identified to nursing and medical team. Undertake venapuncture, urinalysis and ECG's. Involvement in care planning relating to physical health needs. Administration of medication. Liaising with other professionals relating to patient care dietetics, speech and language, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Overseeing health promotion notice boards and leaflets for patients. Attendance at education events to share learning with others in the team.

About us

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.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree 2 GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs. Experience of working with individuals in distress.

Desirable

Working with groups/coordinating activities for service users.

Knowledge

Essential

Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals. Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance.

Desirable

Awareness of local services. An understanding of the mental health system. Basic first aid skills.

Skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers, as required. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour. Ability to plan and implement care for individuals, as appropriate. Good IT Skills.

Desirable

Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training.

Work related circumstances

Essential

Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.

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