Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time substantive Qualified Nursing Associate within the York & Selby Eating Disorder Team based at Huntington House.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering physical health monitoring and carer support for a group of service users under the support of the Eating Disorder team. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take on a lead role for offering assessment/ support and signposting for carers of those individuals accessing treatment from the service.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering physical health checks for a group of service users. This will include, but is not limited to, taking blood samples, measuring BMI, providing basic health and nutrition advice and flagging issues and concerns as they occur.
It is also anticipated alongside this element of the role they will become an integral part of the carers support the service currently offers and take on a lead role for offering carers support to those accessing the service.
The successful applicant will need to have a foundation degree in Nursing Associate and be registered as a nursing associate on the NMC register. Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent is required to be recruited in to the position on Band 4.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Date posted
25 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-062-24
Job locations
Huntington House
Jockey Lane
York
YO32 9XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. We would welcome the opportunity to provide further information and discussion about this post please contact
Leila Bouderba - Team Manager
07388372988
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
2. Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
3. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
4. Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
5. Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
6. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
7. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
8. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
9. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Knowledge
Essential
10. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
11. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
12. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Skills
Essential
13. Effective verbal and written communication skills