• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-25-0258-2?language=en&page=924&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a Nursing Assistant to join the Haldon Eating Disorder Service based on a ward at Wonford House, Exeter. The post holder will assist with therapeutic meal times and various ward activities.

  The Haldon team are compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, who come from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

  If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are strongly advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship. Please pay particular attention to the salary thresholds

  If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship you can email our recruitment team for further advice @ dpt.recruitment@nhs.net

  Main duties of the job

  You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. This will include:

  To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.

  Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

  About us

  We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

  We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families and carers in everything we do

  Our values

  We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity and compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves and others, and being open to new ideas.

  We are committed to being an inclusive employer and applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year Plus enhancements for weekends and/or night shifts

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9369-25-0258-2

  Job locations

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
  • Awareness of safeguarding principles

  Desirable

  • Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
  • Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Education.
  • To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

  Communication and Working Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
  • Awareness of safeguarding principles

  Desirable

  • Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
  • Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Education.
  • To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

  Communication and Working Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis

  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

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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