Nursing Assistant
3 months ago
Job summary
30 hours per week.
Lee Mill Low Secure Unit is a 12-bed male wardset just outside of Plymouth. We provide specialist mental health care formen who have often been involved in the legal system due to their mental healthdifficulties. Staff at Lee Mill arepassionate about providing the highest level of patient centred care to anoften challenging and disadvantaged patient group.
The Lee Mill team has been the recipients of theMary Seacole Award which celebrated our dedication to promoterecovery and work collaboratively with our patient group, the kindness andrespect demonstrated by the team and the number of successful discharges.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic HCAto join our successful and highly motivated team. We will offer a comprehensive and supportiveprogramme with access to further training and good promotionprospects within the team. The team receive supervision and supportfrom psychological services along with CPD training including essential training for staff working within secure services.
Due to the nature of the role, all staff are required toattend physical interventions training to ensure we can meet theneeds of our patients and remain effective in maintaining the safety andwellbeing of all. This post covers a 24/7 shift pattern inclusive of nights.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Health Care Assistantis to assist the team in delivering physical, social and psychological care tothe service user with mental health problems admitted to the Unit and requiringconditions of security.
This may involve contact withrelatives, carers and other agencies.They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and recordinformation using the CPA process.
The post holder will be directed toundertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurseand both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. Thisrole is recovery focused and an opportunities to accompany service users intothe community.
Whilstthe post is based at Lee Mill there will be an expectation that the employeemaybe requested to work within the wider Recovery Service or Organisation tomeet service demand.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able andwilling to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Trust policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
To support activities on a 1:1 basis, including risk management, therapeutic intentions as directed by the registered nurse
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
Record and manage patients property.
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Ward Manager and Matron.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.
To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
To behave in a manner which does not bring the Trust into disrepute.
Notes
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.
This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.
The post holder is required to conform to Livewell South West policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role
Please see the full job description within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Awareness of personal safety Confidentiality De-escalation skills Knowledge of Secure Environment Knowledge of recovery principles
Desirable
Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills Knowledge of solution focused approach Knowledge of CPA
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or relevant health care experience/setting
Desirable
Ability to work with minimum of supervision Time Management To undertake baseline physical observations Computer skills
Skills
Essential
Experience of Mental Health issues in a work environment Effective Communication Skills Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme Ability to participate in activities with patients To work rotational shift pattern over 24 hours Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training Reliable, Motivated & Empathetic Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team Positive outlook
Desirable
Experience of working with people Mental Health experience within an NHS setting Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team-
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