About this role
Job summary
Are you a qualified Nursing Associate looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Integrated Mental Health team based in Stafford at St Georges Hospital.
The overriding purpose of the role of Nursing Associate is to support the provision of the highest quality patient/client care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
As a Nursing Associate in the team, you will have a breadth of knowledge and skills providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. You will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, providing nursing care and delivering all aspects of the nursing process. This includes undertaking a full range of routine care and treatment tasks as directed by the registered nurse within the Integrated Mental Health Team with patients/ service users who are experiencing mental health related difficulties. This will include observations and reporting on patients' conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will work under the supervision from a registered nurse or other registered professional to provide high quality care and treatment as a member of the multi-disciplinary team informed by excellent communication, analysis of information, planning and organisational skills. Be accountable for own actions or omissions ensuring mindfulness of the NMC Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates. Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients/service users, families and carers and other health professionals. Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required. Support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting. Demonstrate skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping. Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation. Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice or across the service.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to responsibilities of the role, please see the attached JD & PS for further details.
The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.
This role will be Monday-Friday, 9-5. As the role will require you to travel to service users homes for appointments, you will need access to suitable transport to travel across a large geographical area.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice. Care certificate
Desirable
Placement experience covering all four fields of nursing
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team. Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting. Intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. The ability to use clinical systems such as RiO.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
oExperience of working in community mental health service
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Foundation House
St Georges Hospital
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)