Senior Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

Derby, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Registered Nurse Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main areaB4 Nurse associate role for older peoples mental healthGradeNHS AfC: Band 4ContractPermanent: N/AHoursFull time - hours per week (Sunday-Saturday)Job ref-OPC-1- SiteCubley CourtTownDerbySalary£, - £, pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

This post is a fantastic opportunity to work on Cubley Court . We are an bedded unit based in Derby for older women with a diagnosed dementia.

The post is a permanent post for a qualified band 4 nursing associate who would be interested supporting patients with their physical and mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

The post holder will be supported by both the clinical lead and manager of the team and will receive regular supervision and support within you role, including appraisals.

The post holder will be working as part of a friendly team of nurses, medics, nursing assistants, occupational therapists and physios. Additionally, the post holder will also sometimes act as the third qualified staff member on a shift. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be committed to developing and maintaining good working relationships with all members of our team.

The post holder will be expected to engage in the audit process for the trust and be able to have good IT skills to record appropriate records in a timely manner.

Motivated to maintaining high standards in a changing service

To perform blood tests, basic observations, administer medication, carry out bladder scans, ECG's and other tasks as required. 

Ability to assess capacity to consent and take appropriate action where required.

To maintain high levels of infection control.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service  Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme /7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree

Experience

Essential criteria

Have experience of working (either paid or voluntary) on a one-to-one basis with health & social care service receivers Evidence of team working Have experience of liaising with a range of health & social care service

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of working with adults/ older adults with mental health needs Previous experience of physical health assessment, monitoring and interventions Previous experience working on Health Promotion Initiatives

Skills/Other

Essential criteria

Ability to carry out blood pressure, capillary blood collection, ECG recording, smoking screening, alcohol screening, lifestyle screening and advice and other health promotion Effective communication skills - verbal/written, etc

Desirable criteria

Flexible approach to meeting service users needs

Further details / informal visits contact

NameJo BroomeJob titleWard ManagerEmail number

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone / , option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon, Tue, Wed)

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