Job summary
Employer heading
Nursing Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
If you excel at motivating and caring for others – then we are able to offer exciting opportunities to join our team within adult mental health inpatient services here in Rotherham.
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate people, who have the skills and incentive to work alongside our patients on the mental health inpatient wards located on the Sandpiper and Osprey wards, Swallownest Court, Rotherham.
We provide specialist assessment and treatment services for adults of all ages experiencing an acute phase of their illness, often while detained under the Mental Health Act.
You will complete assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse, working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking activities and duties, which contribute to meeting the physical, psychological and personal needs of individual patients, ensuring that a high standard of care is achieved and maintained at all times.
Applicants must be able to evidence previous care experience, preferably within a mental health setting, be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, be able to communicate effectively and positively contribute to our strong team ethos. You will also need to have the physical fitness required to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.
For further information regarding this post please contact Amy Bennett, Deputy Ward Manager 03000 021 5315, [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Patient care is governed by our multi-disciplinary collaborative approach where extensive assessment and individualised treatment plans form part of our pathways whilst stabilising acute symptoms. We are committed to the ethos of the recovery model promoting hope, optimism and innovative ways of working in partnership with patients.
If you are committed to enabling the recovery of people experiences acute mental health issues we would like to hear from you to ensure we provide continued high quality care whilst supporting the existing team in a dynamic clinical environment.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Direct Care Level 1 or willingness to undertake training 2 GCSE – 1 English 1 Other or equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in a caring setting
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
- Katie Bennett
- Job title
- Deputy Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Alternative contact: Riann Parr - [email protected]
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