Job summary
Employer heading
Nursing Assistant
Band 3
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Nursing Assistant within our inpatient wards within North Cumbria. This includes across our Adult acute admissions, Older adult and Learning Disability inpatient services. The role would include 24/7 cover with shift working.
Carleton Clinic consists of 5 adult mental health inpatient wards which provide a range of clinical services. Our services include female and male acute admission wards (Hadrian 1 and Hadrian 2), two older adult wards (Oakwood and Ruskin) and one learning disability service (Edenwood). Our wards support men and women providing assessment and treatment by a multidisciplinary team.
Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care.
Main duties of the job
You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support, and have ongoing well-being conversations.
The Nursing Assistant role will aim:
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.
- To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred, nursing care.
- They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
- They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring service.
- They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.
- Deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person centred assessment.
- Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
- Assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
- Engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision making.
- Have the courage to speak out, challenge and help inform the future of nursing care.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th July 2024
Closing date : 25th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs
- Person centred care
- Mental health / learning disabilities needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- English Functional skills
- Maths Functional skills
- ICT Functional Skills skills
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Beattie
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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