Nursing Assistant - Older People
Band 3
Main areaNursing AssistantGradeBand 3ContractPermanentHoursFull time - hours per week (working varied shifts)Job ref-OPC-3- SiteOlder adult wardsTownDerbySalary£, - £, per annum, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Please note the 4/ pay award stated is due to be reflected in pay from October 4, with any arrears due paid in November 4.
We are currently looking to recruit Band 3 Nursing Assistants to work within the Older Adult inpatient wards, caring for Older Adults from Derby and Derbyshire, diagnosed with Organic and Functional mental illness. There are 3 wards on site, Cubley Court Male, Female and Tissington House.
Please be mindful that the wards provide a -hour, year-round inpatient service.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the team, you will deliver high standards of person -centred care showing empathy, patience and understanding at all times.
We work as part of a multi- disciplinary team, and you will work within the Trust Core Care Standards and always promoting independence, recovery, and service user dignity. You would be an active and supportive member of the team.
As a Nursing Assistant you will be actively involved in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses and be accountable for the reporting of the care you give to qualified nursing staff.
We offer ongoing training and development, clinical supervision & managerial supervision, an annual PADR.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
12. Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity to work in a team where you can continually develop your skills and knowledge base?
13. As a Nursing Assistant you will be completing daily duties including:
14. Providing care and support for patients who are acutely mentally unwell
15. Spending 1:1 time with patients
16. Escorting patients off the ward
17. Completing levels of observations with patients
18. Engaging patients in therapeutic activities
19. Completing physical observations and general physical check
20. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to make changes inpatients' care
21. Supporting patients with their ADLs
22. Managing difficult situations
23. Providing support to other wards across the unit
24. Responding to patients when they are distressed
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential criteria
25. care certificate completed
26. NVQ 3 Health and Social Care
Desirable criteria
27. Previous experience in Older peoples Care.
Skills
Essential criteria
28. Communication skills - written and verbal - to be assessed via application form and at interview
29. Recent, relevant experience of working within mental health.
30. Understand and demonstrate the Trust values
Further details / informal visits contact
NameCherry WhitemanJob titleWard ManagerEmail numberAdditional information
You can contact Jo Broome and Jill Smith as>
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone /, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)