Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Working from time to time without direct supervision but under the supervision of a qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care for patients and in their management and care under the guidance of the ward manager. You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered. In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Main duties of the job
1. Maintain effective relationships with patients, their relatives and other carers.
2. Maintain effective relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
3. Implement prescribed nursing care to patients, taking into account physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs.
4. Fulfil the role of Associate/Co Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
5. Report and record the results of implemented plans of care in the appropriate and agreed format.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed list of responsibilities relating to this role.
Person Specification
* Effective communication skills, verbally, listening and written including IT literacy.
* Can demonstrate a professional manner enabling good team working.
* Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English) or equivalent.
* Basic understanding of legislation relating to care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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