Job summary
We are looking for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in NE Essex. You will provide specialist support to service users across Colchester and Tendring. You will need experience of working with people who have mental health issues in the community. Your role as Nurse Associate will be a part of the wider multi disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants MUST hold a valid Nursing Associate qualification (or be working towards/close to completing this qualification)
Applicants MUST be either proficient in venepuncture and ECGs or be willing to receive training to achieve this proficiency
Applicants MUST be able to travel freely and responsively around a large geographical area
To work as part of a team which providesmental health treatment to those experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
You may hold a small caseload of service-users.
You will oversee the safe and effective provision of physical health monitoring for the full EIP caseload.
Provide practical support and guidance for service-users around housing, finances/benefits, and other social areas.
Supervising Band 3 Support Worker(s)
To work across service and/or care group boundaries as necessary.
To work within the Care Programme Approach process with a focus on Recovery
Please note that further changes may be made to the role job description prior to interview.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration and as an accountable professional will prioritise people and provide nursing care- agreed plan of person-centred care that is person centred, safe and compassionate.
The post holder will play an active role as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will participate and contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews, care programme approach meetings and other clinical meetings communicating assessments and delivery of care as part of the overarching care package.
The post holder will have daily access to information of a confidential nature and will be expected to comply with NHS guidelines and Trust Information Governance policies on confidentiality and information sharing, and ensure communication systems are used appropriately, e.g. written communication, I.T. systems.
The post holder will have responsibilities for collaborating and communicating regularly and effectively with service users carers, families and other agencies involved in care. This will require the person to manage and engage with sensitive and sometimes, distressing information.
The post holder will demonstrate empathy and positive regard for the people who access our services. They will also be able to adapt to barriers in communication that service users may present with e.g. emotional, psychological and physical, utilising a high level of expertise in communication skills.
The post holder will have responsibilities for communicating both written and verbal information to the team daily, and the ability to assess, deliver and monitor care and communicate this effectively within clinical case notes of service users under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Nursing Associate level Qualification on the NMC Register
Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level (specific to nursing associate practice)
Be able to act in the best interest of people they care for.
Have knowledge, skills and experience of working with individuals who are experiencing mental health issues and have worked in a care provision setting.
Be able to evidence assessment and clinical skills.
Be able to understand the roles of the multidisciplinary team members and to have experience in working collaboratively.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge base to support the delivery of the role, understanding the conceptual framework underpinning clinical services.
Recognise the limitations of the role and be able to exercise judgment, particularly with regard to managing clinical risk, assessing, planning and delivering care holistically.
Seek advice where necessary paying particular attention to scope of practice.
The post holder will, in line with NMC standards of proficiency, be responsible and accountable for their actions.
Work closely with the care team in developing and progressing therapeutic programmes of care with service users.
Can work autonomously within their level of competence with the ability to reflect upon clinical situations and in turn discuss accordingly with the registered practitioner.
Develop and consolidate personal knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in any mental health setting
Desirable
- Work experience in a community mental health setting
- Work experience in an EIP service
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development / non-mandatory training
Desirable
- Additional (relevant) qualifications, e.g. CBT, prescribing, etc.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Holmer Court
Colchester
CO3 3BT