Job description

Job responsibilities

*Know parameters of medication administration within the speciality they are working in Administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trust's Medicines Code, within level of competence and job role and ensure they are up to date with their mandatory training

*Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

*Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)/Mental Health Act (1983/2007)/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.

*Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

*Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

*Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.

*Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECGs

*Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake

*Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

*Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

*Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals

*Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals

*Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered

*Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

*Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse

*Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

*Develop care plans based on an individual's needs and that outcome based taking into consideration the needs of the family as appropriate and promote their involvement with the care plan and then ensuring that an registered nurse has signed it off.

*Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff

*Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes. Develop a working knowledge of other providers' resources and referral systems to ensure individual's needs are met, within parameters of practice

*Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

*To promote respect for diversity and combat stigma and exclusion

Policy and service development:

*Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security

*Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation

*Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice

*Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others

*Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care

*Contribute to quality of care through Evidence Based Practice by participating in audits and research

Planning and organisation:

*Plan and manage competing demands of job role and maintain study to continually develop competence

*Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals

*Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans

Communication and relationships:

*Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services

*Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

Communication and relationships:

*Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services

*Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

*Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively

*Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding

*Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from individuals, carers and members of the team

*Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times

*Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy

*Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and at communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance

*Ensure ability to manage electronic records system including Care Notes taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)

Analytical and judgement skills:

*Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a nursing associate

*Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors

*Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability

Information resources:

*Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping. Follow all information-governance guidance and policies

*Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies

Freedom to Act:

*Work to standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference

*Work within the organisational policy, procedures and guidelines. Work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice

*Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries

*Raises any concerns to a senior registered care professional or appropriate person

Teaching and Training:

*Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving and maintaining clinical competencies within agreed timeframes. Seek support/guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered

*Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting

*Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory/mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements and ensure these are documented on Susi.

*Act as an excellent role model for the nursing associate by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognising and either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting either paid or voluntary
• 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

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft word and outlook
• The ability to use clinical systems
• Ability to administer injections with good hand eye co-ordination
• Ability to travel across the designated area in response to service needs

Desirable

• Supporting junior staff
• Co-facilitating training/group work to carers and service users
• Using resources within budget/keeping within our means

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Park House

North Street

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information and full details regarding the main responsibilities and requirements for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a recognised psychotherapy/psychological therapy, leading to professional accreditation with an appropriate body (e.g. ACP, BABCP, BACP, BPC, HCPC, UKCP). See Appendices A-E for more information.
• Professionally registered/accredited as a psychotherapist/ psychological therapist with the relevant registration/accrediting body.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development as required by the registration/accrediting body.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention for clients with complex needs
• Experience working across a range of care settings (e.g. community, outpatient, inpatient), and with clients presenting varied levels of clinical severity
• Experience working with diverse client groups and applying psychological therapy within a multicultural and inclusive framework
• Specialist knowledge and experience in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy/psychological therapy, with proficiency in additional therapeutic approaches relevant to the client group.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, consultation, or training to other professionals
• Experience contributing psychological perspectives within multidisciplinary team settings.
• Experience or clear knowledge of working with the client group served by the service/team.
• Knowledge of relevant national mental health policy, legislation and clinical guidance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Sussex - Horsham

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that all patients have an individual risk assessment and care plan which has been created collaboratively with patients and (if appropriate) carers views, ensuring the regular review of both. Develop care plans based on individuals needs and that of the family and carers (where appropriate) that are outcome based. To undertake the role of Care Co-ordinators and implement CPA, where relevant to the role. Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions/treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention(s). To provide a care group specific specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence based models of practice. The ability to act promptly and safely by prioritising clients needs and co-ordinating their care. Working autonomously, competently and safely with the utilisation of supervision and the expertise of colleagues as required. To maintain confidentiality. To take appropriate action when working with vulnerable adults and children following safe guarding vulnerable adult and children procedures, liaising with appropriate agencies. To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person centred outcomes for the individual. Collect data as directed to ensure service delivery is accurately reflected. Ensure participation in clinical supervision. Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments, participating in the clinical governance framework. Ensure that an up to date knowledge of developments related to the care group is maintained. Ensure that development needs are addressed through the staff appraisal framework and prioritised to meet requirements for registration purposes. Knowledge of the MHA (1983/2007). Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, Deprivation of Liberties, (DOLS) Safeguarding and best interest decisions. To promote respect for diversity and combat stigma and exclusion. To administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trusts Medicines Code.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
• Change management at organising and prioritising their workload.
• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horsham Neighbourhood MH Team

New Park House, North Street

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)