Adhd Mental Health Nursing Associate

Job summary Band 4 Nursing Associates work closely with people who useour services and play an important contribution in how people experience ourservices.
Band 4 Nursing Associates are expected to:Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and beaccountable to the ADHD Specialist clinicians and service managerBe accountable as professionals registered withthe NMC and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing AssociatesAnalysis of rating scalesGathering developmental historyReview of physical health questionsPsychosocial interventionsPromote health and prevent ill healthProvide and monitor careWork to improve safety and the quality of careAs a Nursing Associate you may be expected to practiceany of the skills listed in the NMC Standards of Proficiency skills annexes, or to beresponsible for the care delivered to a number of service users however, youwill always be supervised by a registered nurse and receive support from thewider multi- disciplinary team.
We believe that the best health care isdelivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnershipwith other services to provide seamless care.
Main duties of the job Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of a Nursing Associate in QuayPrimary Healthcare show how you can help Quay to deliver a safe and effectiveservices whilst providing patients and families with a positive experience.
You will be expected to work as part of a multi-professionalteam:Be accountable for your practice to a registeredmental health nurseParticipate in regular supervision with thatregistered mental health nurseActively participate in team meetings and helpdevelop the serviceContribute to creating and maintaining a highperforming team by:ocommunicating well with all members of the team,understanding how your role helps the team achieve its objectivesounderstanding the roles of different teammembers and how they help the team achieve its objectivesousing supervision and team meetings to reflecton your own practice regularlyoDevelop skills in relation to coaching/teachingindividuals/carers/other staffoEngage in reflective practice includingmanagement of self and own reactions, asking questions and reflecting onanswers given About us Quay Primary Healthcare CIC are aprimary care support organisation for four of the GP PCNs withinWarrington.
Our mission is to deliverbetter clinical outcomes and accessible treatment for the people of Warrington.The power of working together across our Group enableshealth services to be delivered by experts in the right areas at the right timein Warrington.
We are passionate about promoting the skills and dedication ofour healthcare professionals who serve in our region and beyond.We provide a large number of ARRs staff to the GPPractices, including paramedics, FCPs, clinical pharmacists and pharmacytechnicians.
We have a strong workingrelationship with the Clinical Directors and PCN Management team to supporttheir needs.
We are committed totraining and development of our staff on a personal professional andorganisational level.
We are also provide a growing and progressive Adult ADHDService based entirely within primary care.
We are a remote service who servesthe Warrington population and recently Cheshire & Merseyside and Hereford& Worcester patients via Right to Choose options.Our corevalues areFreedomThrough ResponsibilityTrustIntegrityTogethernessEntrepreneurialSpiritCanDoNoHand OffsAllproblems are my problemACommunityOneVoice Job description Job responsibilities Work to improve safety and the quality of care:As a Nursing Associate you will contribute to the provisionof safe and high-quality services by:Working to the standards set out in the NMC Codefor Nurses, Midwives and Nursing AssociatesRecognising issues relating to safeguardingvulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to theappropriate registered care professionals (including raising a safeguardingalert)Escalating safety concerns and by doing soacting as effective advocates for those who use our servicesMaintaining your competences and proficienciesin all the required areas for your roleMaintaining compliance with your mandatorytraining requirementsWorking to the limit of your role but beingclear not to work beyond your remit or scope of competencyUnderstanding how you are accountable toregistered nursesIdentifying areas where improvements in safetyor quality can be made and working closely with others to improve servicesBeing open and transparentMaintaining accurate, legible, timely andcomprehensive recordsAssisting in the assessment of, and contributingto, the management of risk across several areas within the environment wherecare is being administeredProvide and monitor care:Nursing Associates have a set of skills which enables you toprovide and monitor care across most health and social care settings.
You willbe expected to :Develop understanding of all elements of thenursing process within the ADHD service and be able to assist the registered mentalhealth nurses in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluationof careAssist in the delivery of complex care asprescribed by the registered mental health nurseAnalysis of rating scales and developmental andearly education historyWork with patients and registered nurses todevelop and implement care plans within the scope of your competenceProvide skilled, evidence-based care whichadheres to agreed policies and proceduresTake responsibility for monitoring and evaluatingcareEnsure the privacy, dignity and safety ofindividuals is maintained at all timesDemonstrate the ability to recognise changingpriorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or otherregistered care professionals as appropriateReport back and share information with theregistered mental health nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity andresponses of individualsRecognise deterioration in patients and escalateconcerns appropriatelyDemonstrate good understanding of principles ofconsent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing andcare proceduresAct as a patient advocate within themulti-disciplinary teamSignpost to other teams or services asappropriateDevelop a working knowledge of other providersresources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, withinparameters of practicePromote health and prevent ill health:Working in partnership with patients and theirfamilies and carersActing as a role model for staff working closelywith people using our servicesGaining consent and, as far as possible,involving people in all decision makingSignposting patients and carers to supportiveservicesReassuring people by being professional,responsive, knowledgeable and confident in the scope of the serviceBeing willing to proactively investigate areasof knowledge outside of scope and report back to the team and patient once informed Escalating complaints or concerns effectivelyand quickly in line with Quays policyBe professional and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwivesand Nursing Associates:As a Nursing Associate you will be registered with the NMCand expected to work to the Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and NursingAssociates by:Taking responsibility for maintaining yourregistration and revalidation as required by theNMCParticipating in supervision and annualappraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives andmonitor your progress towards achieving themSupporting others in the multi-disciplinary teamUse continuing professional development andpersonal development plans to help you maintain the skill set you developed as atrainee nursing associateService specific responsibilities:To undertake and interpret clinical observationscontributing to a patients initial ADHD assessment including the review of self-reportmeasures; rating scales; direct and indirect structured observationsConducting semi-structured interviews withclients, family members and others involved in the clients care under thedirection of the RMNDevelop an understanding of caring forindividuals with conditions relevant to scope of serviceAccurately record health assessmentsSupport patients with all aspects of careIdentify and record physical health care needswithin care plans Demonstrate good understanding of the MentalCapacity Act and apply principles to everyday practice seeking advice /guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.To work to deliver therapeutic observation andactively deliver group sessionsTo conduct audits as directed by the ADHDSpecialist Practitioner and service manager Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a health or caring setting Desirable Experience of working within an ADHD service Other Essential The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Understand the role of the Nursing Associate Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Intermediate IT skills Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count) Desirable Experience of carrying out and interpreting baseline assessments blood pressure, pulse, temperature Experience in undertaking semi-structured interviews to gather information, under the guidance and supervision of a senior nursing team Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics Essential Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Understands own accountability Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to use own initiative Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues Good attendance record Qualifications Essential GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English Qualified Nursing Associate Desirable Care certificate or equivalent