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Job summary
Please note this post is based within the Community and will require the post holder to travel regularly between multiple sites to perform duties.
Are you looking for a change in career, and do you like working in a challenging and rewarding setting? Do you want to build on, and enhance, the high level of skills and experience you already possess? If so, why not consider the opportunity to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis team. The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
We are looking for a qualified nursing associate, who is motivated, enthusiastic, self-directed and keen to work alongside the MDT to improve the mental health and physical health of our service users. You will be involved in the patient journey from assessment through to offering interventions which support service users to recover from psychosis inclusive of physical health assessments.
The service delivers both managerial supervision and clinical supervision from specialist staff. There is in-house training on all aspects of the service including psychological formulation and assessment skills. Preferably you will have experience of working in a community setting with service users who have experienced mental health difficulties, but this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
The post of Nursing Associate requires successful completion of the Nursing Associate trainingprogramme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualificationand NMC registration.
Nursing Associates are able to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped withthe specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained andare employed.
Qualified Nursing Associates should actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care across the life course and adopt a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and otherfactors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or otherregistered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health andindependence.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family.
Holistically support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health.
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care.
To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission.
To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care.
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered and maintained.
To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures.
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion.
To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care.
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained.
To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust.
To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
Recognise and work within the limits of their competence highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development.
MANAGERIAL
To communicate with the team leader/nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department.
To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change.
To support the team leader/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported appropriately.
To manage verbal complaints, inform team leader/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve.
To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required.
To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written in every context/setting.
To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to team leader /nurse in charge if unable to resolve.
To participate in staff meetings regularly.
To provide support and supervision to health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role.
To receive delegated duties from the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability document (NMC Code 2018).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme
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Registered Nurse Associate and on the NMC register
Desirable
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Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
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Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision
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Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
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Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
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Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
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Understanding 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 development
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Understanding of evidence based practice
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Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code
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Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
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Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
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Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being (Making Every Contact Count)
Desirable
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Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
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Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Skills
Essential
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Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
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Intermediate IT skills
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Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
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Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willing to undertake
VALUES
Essential
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Continuous Improvement
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Accountability
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Respectfulness
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Enthusiasm
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Support
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High professional standards
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Responsive to service users
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Engaging leadership style
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Transparency and honesty
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Discreet
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Change oriented
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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