About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare assistance to work in multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of nursing care to call inpatients located within the H3 unit at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The post holder will provide direct holistic care as necessary to a designated group of patients. Participate in the care planning, provision and evaluation of patients' needs under the supervision of trained staff.
Main duties of the job
Work under the direction and supervision of trained nursing staff. Recognise and respect patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote dignity and self-esteem of patients at all times. To act in a manner to raise standards of care and make the services culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to meet the needs of the patients. Assist qualified staff in the assessment of patient's needs and the implementation of individual plans of care. Participate in the facilitation of group activities and run clinics. Record and document as required (and after appropriate training) physical observations, such as weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and blood pressure. To report to the nurse in charge any significant findings. Co-operate with, contribute to and enact all aspects of daily work as co-ordinated and planned for by the ward manager/nurse in charge. Communicate with patients and visitors, referring them to the nurse in charge/named nurse as necessary. Contribute to handovers and use the service communication systems to ensure information is used effectively. Adhere to local procedures in relation to maintaining the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors and other professionals.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work under the direction and supervision of trained nursing staff. Recognise and respect patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote dignity and self-esteem of patients at all times. To act in a manner to raise standards of care and make the services culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to meet the needs of the patients. Assist qualified staff in the assessment of patients needs and the implementation of individual plans of care. Participate in the facilitation of group activities and run clinics. Record and document as required (and after appropriate training) physical observations, such as weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and blood pressure. To report to the nurse in charge any significant findings. Co-operate with, contribute to and enact all aspects of daily work as co-ordinated and planned for by the ward manager/nurse in charge. Communicate with patients and visitors, referring them to the nurse in charge/named nurse as necessary. Contribute to handovers and use the service communication systems to ensure information is used effectively. Adhere to local procedures in relation to maintaining the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors and other professionals.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
To have completed secondary education Pass on GCSE English/ National Certificate in Literacy / ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
Social care/NVQ qualification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working as part of a team Be able to prioritise workload
Desirable
Previous prison, forensic or secure environment experience
Skills & Abilities Essential
To be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of mental illness/ mental health Well developed verbal and written communication skills Ability to carry out physical tasks with patients in the promotion of health and personal hygiene
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to use initiative, remain calm and controlled when under pressure
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Du Cane Road
Acton
W12 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)