Nursing Associate

Location: Exeter, EX1 3PQSalary: £25147.00 to £27596.00Date posted: 9th April 2024Closing date: 3rd May 2024Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.Job Description:Are you someone looking for a career inone of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?Would you like to be part of adedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy abetter future?An exciting opportunity to join theteam initially at the Additional Support Unit (ASU) in Exeter for Adults with a Learning Disability and then at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid 2025.The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.The ASU Ward provides high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability on the unit.We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.The new regional service based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.The applicants must have completedtheir training and their NMC registration pin number and have some experience of working within an inpatientsetting.Interviews will be held on Friday 17th May 2024Main duties of the jobThe role of theband 4 will cover many aspects of care planning, risk assessment, shiftmanagement and physical health care and promotion, working alongside theregistered nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team.This includes allied health professionals, psychology and psychiatry.The band 4 rolewill also encompass the opportunity for autonomous working and self-developmentand will include the role of named nurse, delivering high qualityinterventions.About usWe provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.Our valuesWe not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role.Person SpecificationKnowledgeKnowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medicationsKnowledge of a range of needs of people with learning disabilitiesUnderstanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plansKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and adviceUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service developmentQualificationsRegistration with the Nursing & Midwifery CouncilExperienceExperience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive informationPrevious experience working in a range of different mental health care settingsWorking with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needsConducts clinical tasks within Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competency
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