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ADHD Mental Health Nursing Associate
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Job Description
- Req#: B0491-24-0041?language=en&page=1472&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Experience of working in a health or caring setting
- Experience of working within an ADHD service
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understand the role of the Nursing Associate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Experience of carrying out and interpreting baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature
- Experience in undertaking semi-structured interviews to gather information, under the guidance and supervision of a senior nursing team
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands own accountability
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to use own initiative
- Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues
- Good attendance record
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Qualified Nursing Associate
- Care certificate or equivalent
- Experience of working in a health or caring setting
- Experience of working within an ADHD service
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understand the role of the Nursing Associate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Experience of carrying out and interpreting baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature
- Experience in undertaking semi-structured interviews to gather information, under the guidance and supervision of a senior nursing team
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands own accountability
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to use own initiative
- Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues
- Good attendance record
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Qualified Nursing Associate
- Care certificate or equivalent
Job summary
Band 4 Nursing Associates work closely with people who use our services and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 4 Nursing Associates are expected to:
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be accountable to the ADHD Specialist clinicians and service manager
Be accountable as professionals registered with the NMC and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates
Analysis of rating scales
Gathering developmental history
Review of physical health questions
Psychosocial interventions
Promote health and prevent ill health
Provide and monitor care
Work to improve safety and the quality of care
As a Nursing Associate you may be expected to practice any of the skills listed in the NMC Standards of Proficiency skills annexes, or to be responsible for the care delivered to a number of service users however, you will always be supervised by a registered nurse and receive support from the wider multi- disciplinary team. We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnership with other services to provide seamless care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of a Nursing Associate in Quay Primary Healthcare show how you can help Quay to deliver a safe and effective services whilst providing patients and families with a positive experience.
You will be expected to work as part of a multi-professional team:
Be accountable for your practice to a registered mental health nurse
Participate in regular supervision with that registered mental health nurse
Actively participate in team meetings and help develop the service
Contribute to creating and maintaining a high performing team by:
o communicating well with all members of the team, understanding how your role helps the team achieve its objectives
o understanding the roles of different team members and how they help the team achieve its objectives
o using supervision and team meetings to reflect on your own practice regularly
o Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
o Engage in reflective practice including management of self and own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
About us
Quay Primary Healthcare CIC are a primary care support organisation for four of the GP PCNs within Warrington. Our mission is to deliver better clinical outcomes and accessible treatment for the people of Warrington.
The power of working together across our Group enables health services to be delivered by experts in the right areas at the right time in Warrington. We are passionate about promoting the skills and dedication of our healthcare professionals who serve in our region and beyond.
We provide a large number of ARRs staff to the GP Practices, including paramedics, FCPs, clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We have a strong working relationship with the Clinical Directors and PCN Management team to support their needs. We are committed to training and development of our staff on a personal professional and organisational level.
We are also provide a growing and progressive Adult ADHD Service based entirely within primary care. We are a remote service who serves the Warrington population and recently Cheshire & Merseyside and Hereford & Worcester patients via Right to Choose options.
Our core values are
Freedom Through Responsibility
Trust
Integrity
Togetherness
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Can Do
No Hand Offs
All problems are my problem
A Community
One Voice
Date posted
26 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,530 a year plus NHS pension
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0491-24-0041
Job locations
Unit 12 Guardian Point
Guardian Street
Warrington
WA5 1AU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Work to improve safety and the quality of care:
As a Nursing Associate you will contribute to the provision of safe and high-quality services by:
Working to the standards set out in the NMC Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates
Recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals (including raising a safeguarding alert)
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Maintaining your competences and proficiencies in all the required areas for your role
Maintaining compliance with your mandatory training requirements
Working to the limit of your role but being clear not to work beyond your remit or scope of competency
Understanding how you are accountable to registered nurses
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made and working closely with others to improve services
Being open and transparent
Maintaining accurate, legible, timely and comprehensive records
Assisting in the assessment of, and contributing to, the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
Provide and monitor care:
Nursing Associates have a set of skills which enables you to provide and monitor care across most health and social care settings. You will be expected to :
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process within the ADHD service and be able to assist the registered mental health nurses in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered mental health nurse
Analysis of rating scales and developmental and early education history
Work with patients and registered nurses to develop and implement care plans within
the scope of your competence
Provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
Take responsibility for monitoring and evaluating care
Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Report back and share information with the registered mental health nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
Recognise deterioration in patients and escalate concerns appropriately
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
Act as a patient advocate within the multi-disciplinary team
Signpost to other teams or services as appropriate
Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
Promote health and prevent ill health:
Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers
Acting as a role model for staff working closely with people using our services
Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making
Signposting patients and carers to supportive services
Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident in the scope of the service
Being willing to proactively investigate areas of knowledge outside of scope and report back to the team and patient once informed
Escalating complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with Quays policy
Be professional and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates:
As a Nursing Associate you will be registered with the NMC and expected to work to the Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates by:
Taking responsibility for maintaining your registration and revalidation as required by theNMC
Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your
work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them
Supporting others in the multi-disciplinary team
Use continuing professional development and personal development plans to help you
maintain the skill set you developed as a trainee nursing associate
Service specific responsibilities:
To undertake and interpret clinical observations contributing to a patients initial ADHD assessment including the review of self-report measures; rating scales; direct and indirect structured observations
Conducting semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care under the direction of the RMN
Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with conditions relevant to scope of service
Accurately record health assessments
Support patients with all aspects of care
Identify and record physical health care needs within care plans
Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and apply principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
To work to deliver therapeutic observation and actively deliver group sessions
To conduct audits as directed by the ADHD Specialist Practitioner and service manager
Job responsibilities
Work to improve safety and the quality of care:
As a Nursing Associate you will contribute to the provision of safe and high-quality services by:
Working to the standards set out in the NMC Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates
Recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals (including raising a safeguarding alert)
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Maintaining your competences and proficiencies in all the required areas for your role
Maintaining compliance with your mandatory training requirements
Working to the limit of your role but being clear not to work beyond your remit or scope of competency
Understanding how you are accountable to registered nurses
Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made and working closely with others to improve services
Being open and transparent
Maintaining accurate, legible, timely and comprehensive records
Assisting in the assessment of, and contributing to, the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
Provide and monitor care:
Nursing Associates have a set of skills which enables you to provide and monitor care across most health and social care settings. You will be expected to :
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process within the ADHD service and be able to assist the registered mental health nurses in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered mental health nurse
Analysis of rating scales and developmental and early education history
Work with patients and registered nurses to develop and implement care plans within
the scope of your competence
Provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
Take responsibility for monitoring and evaluating care
Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Report back and share information with the registered mental health nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
Recognise deterioration in patients and escalate concerns appropriately
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
Act as a patient advocate within the multi-disciplinary team
Signpost to other teams or services as appropriate
Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
Promote health and prevent ill health:
Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers
Acting as a role model for staff working closely with people using our services
Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making
Signposting patients and carers to supportive services
Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident in the scope of the service
Being willing to proactively investigate areas of knowledge outside of scope and report back to the team and patient once informed
Escalating complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with Quays policy
Be professional and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates:
As a Nursing Associate you will be registered with the NMC and expected to work to the Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates by:
Taking responsibility for maintaining your registration and revalidation as required by theNMC
Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your
work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them
Supporting others in the multi-disciplinary team
Use continuing professional development and personal development plans to help you
maintain the skill set you developed as a trainee nursing associate
Service specific responsibilities:
To undertake and interpret clinical observations contributing to a patients initial ADHD assessment including the review of self-report measures; rating scales; direct and indirect structured observations
Conducting semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care under the direction of the RMN
Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with conditions relevant to scope of service
Accurately record health assessments
Support patients with all aspects of care
Identify and record physical health care needs within care plans
Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and apply principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
To work to deliver therapeutic observation and actively deliver group sessions
To conduct audits as directed by the ADHD Specialist Practitioner and service manager
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Quay Primary Healthcare CIC
Address
Unit 12 Guardian Point
Guardian Street
Warrington
WA5 1AU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Quay Primary Healthcare CIC
Address
Unit 12 Guardian Point
Guardian Street
Warrington
WA5 1AU
Employer's website
About the company
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