Job summary Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a real difference?We provide a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health needs across 3 inpatient wards and 2 rehabilitation units in Worcestershire.
Our teams sit within the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.We are looking for a dynamic, flexible, passionate NMC registered nursing associate join our team.
This post is suitable for both newly qualified registered nursing associates & experienced registered nursing associates looking for a new challenge in a fast paced inpatient ward.Holt Ward is a 16 bed, mixed gender assessment & treatment ward based in Worcester.
Holt takes admissions from across the county for patients in acute crisis.
The ethos of the ward is dynamic assessment, allowing staff to work on identifying, and safely managing patients needs.
You would work with the multidisciplinary team which includes mental health nurses, occupational therapists, healthcare support workers, medical staff, psychologists & activity co-ordinators.The team on Holt ward are friendly, supportive and exceptionally caring, putting patient care at the heart of all we do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery.We can offer from 30 up to hours a week.
Our working patterns are 3-4 fully rotational long days/ nights (07:00-19:30/19:00-07:30) across a four-week period including weekends and bank holidays.We offer flexible and family friendly working.
Main duties of the job A fully supportive preceptorship programme is provided for newly qualified applicants as well as a welcoming induction, and future career development opportunities.All staff whatever their role, level or responsibility will be encouraged and supported to do their job well..Making Every Day Better for patients, staff, service users and carers is the responsibility of all of us and we want to embed a culture within the organisation that encourages and supports the drive to improve what we do.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards.
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Computer literate with applications such as Word/ Microsoft Office including email Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience in prioritising own workload Experience in working without direct supervision Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification NMC Nursing Associate registration GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.