We are currently recruiting for Nursing Assistants in the St Helens and Knowsley locality.
This is the perfect opportunity for those who live local to the services or indeed further afar who are looking to expand on their skills by working for a service that provides a safe and comfortable environment for service users. The services we are recruiting for are based at Peasley cross hospital site and Knowsley resource and recovery centre.
Our mental health inpatient services to adults with severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety alongside people experiencing episodes of mental health crisis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into the organisation and increase knowledge and skills base. There is room for professional development in line with organisational availability.
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff. To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users, providing details of mental state and risk factors. To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional. Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the qualified practitioner, participate in the delivery of planned care for allocated service users. The post holder will undertake a range of assigned duties which include: Assist in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual care of service users under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work within a team to manage risk and the implementation of the service users care plan. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated. Help with the involvement of service users, and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Provide support and assistance with relatives/carers, directing them to the appropriate professional. Assist in providing care and support to service users with a range of personal needs, including hygiene/dressing, dietary and fluid intake, ensuring optimum comfort with an emphasis on a person-centred approach. Complete physical observations, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight and basic tests, urinalysis, blood glucose and report the results. Assist with health promotion activities as directed. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent medical and psychiatric emergency situations. Provide an escort to service users for specific appointments or treatment as requested by the nurse in charge. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when interacting with service users utilising both verbal and non-verbal communication. Report appropriate observations and any concerns regarding service user care to the qualified practitioner. Assist in the management of challenging behaviours utilising trust approved techniques. Ensure appropriate records are maintained under the direction of the qualified practitioner. Contribute to the development of services by sharing ideas/thoughts and giving feedback at appropriate forums. Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance quality of service user care. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of resources. Understand and adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Report incidents, near misses and hazards to the nurse in charge. Work with intermittent, direct supervision, reporting to and seeking the advice of a registered professional and/or Assistant Practitioner/Healthcare Support Worker with any queries. Person Specification
Knowledge
Able to communicate effectively Understanding of issues of confidentiality Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner Willing to work towards Level 3 Health Care Values
Accountability Support Skills
Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff Experience
Experience of working in a care setting Qualifications
Care Certificate Health & Social Care Level 2 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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To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff. To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users, providing details of mental state and risk factors. To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional. Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the qualified practitioner, participate in the delivery of planned care for allocated service users. The post holder will undertake a range of assigned duties which include: Assist in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual care of service users under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work within a team to manage risk and the implementation of the service users care plan. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated. Help with the involvement of service users, and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Provide support and assistance with relatives/carers, directing them to the appropriate professional. Assist in providing care and support to service users with a range of personal needs, including hygiene/dressing, dietary and fluid intake, ensuring optimum comfort with an emphasis on a person-centred approach. Complete physical observations, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight and basic tests, urinalysis, blood glucose and report the results. Assist with health promotion activities as directed. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent medical and psychiatric emergency situations. Provide an escort to service users for specific appointments or treatment as requested by the nurse in charge. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when interacting with service users utilising both verbal and non-verbal communication. Report appropriate observations and any concerns regarding service user care to the qualified practitioner. Assist in the management of challenging behaviours utilising trust approved techniques. Ensure appropriate records are maintained under the direction of the qualified practitioner. Contribute to the development of services by sharing ideas/thoughts and giving feedback at appropriate forums. Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance quality of service user care. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of resources. Understand and adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Report incidents, near misses and hazards to the nurse in charge. Work with intermittent, direct supervision, reporting to and seeking the advice of a registered professional and/or Assistant Practitioner/Healthcare Support Worker with any queries. Person Specification
Knowledge
Able to communicate effectively Understanding of issues of confidentiality Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner Willing to work towards Level 3 Health Care Values
Accountability Support Skills
Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff Experience
Experience of working in a care setting Qualifications
Care Certificate Health & Social Care Level 2 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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