Job summary
If you arelooking for an exciting new chance to use your clinical skills to make adifference, working in a flexible environment there is a fantastic opportunityto join our Older Adult mental Health Inpatient service.
Wehave challenging, demanding yet highly rewarding opportunities to join ourmultidisciplinary inpatient team. We are seeking motivated individuals with apassion for older adult mental health and a commitment to support continuallyimproving quality.
Theservice consists of two inpatient wards.
Theteam at Newhaven are friendly, supportive and exceptionally caring, puttingpatient care at the heart of the work we do to improve health care outcomes andservice delivery.
We can offer up to hours a week. Ourworking patterns are 3-4 long days/ night (07:30-20:00/19:30-08:00) across afour week period including weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
1. Theability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
2. An enthusiastic, motivated andinnovative thinker to become part of the Older Adult inpatient service
3. The ability to problem solve, delegate,lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
4. Escorting a patient
5. Level observations
6. Physical observations
7. Completing diet andfluid charts
8. Covid Swabs
9. Activities
10. 1-1 engagements withpatients
11. Completing themenu
12. Carenotes entries
13. Assisting with personal care for patients
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
14. 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
15. Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
16. Flexible and agile working opportunities
17. Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
18. Wide range of supportive staff networks
19. Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
20. As part of theward team, support the wards senior nursing staff by assisting them to producethe best possible standards of care and practice from within the availableresources.
21. Carry outassigned duties involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by aregistered nurse.
22. Ensureconfidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients at all times.
23. Assist andparticipate in activities to meet occupational needs of the patients in theircare.
24. Carry outenhanced observations of patients/clients.
25. Ensure that allpatient contact is practised within the philosophy of person centred care.
26. Ensure that allcommunication is effective, clear and precise.
27. Manual handlingof patients, using lifting aids and safety intervention
28. Escortpatients/clients from the ward / department as required, ensuring their safetyat all times.
29. Maintain theorderliness, hygiene and safety of the ward/department environment.
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
30. Good English
31. Can demonstrate an understanding of how to promote independence and facilitate learning in others.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
32. Ability to challenge poor behaviour
33. Role modelling good behaviour
34. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
35. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
36. Treat patients with respect and dignity
37. Good basic hygiene skills ( food handling, hand washing, etc.)
38. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
39. Maintain confidentiality at all times
Experience
Essential
40. Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
41. Experience of working in a care environment
Qualifications
Essential
42. Level 3 qualification ( A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification ( GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
43. Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
44. Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
45. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.