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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work within our Neuro Psychiatry inpatient service on Ward 2, Walkergate Park. The service supports individuals who have Neurological conditions or have sustained a brain injury, who present with a range of mental health, physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and treatment.
Job Responsibility
Working within Neuro Psychiatry inpatient service on Ward 2, Walkergate Park
Supporting individuals with neurological conditions or brain injury
Providing a secure, structured and low stimulation environment
Working shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period
Being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers
Providing compassionate care based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity
Requirements
Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Previous care experience
Person centred care approach
Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
Safeguarding knowledge
Awareness of carer needs
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
Verbal and written communication skills
Effective Time Management
Nice to have
Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Ability to prioritise tasks
Accurate record keeping skills
What we offer
Comprehensive induction period
Ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review