About this role
Job summary
We are seeking 2 x wte Band 4 Registered Nurse Associates with the skills and knowledge to work as part of the SHAPE team (Supporting Health and Promoting Exercise). These roles will help us achieve a gold standard in comprehensive physical health assessments, interventions and signposting for patients experiencing severe mental health difficulties.
In addition to physical health checks the SHAPE programme aims to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes by offering patients weekly sessions with advice on health and wellbeing as well as opportunities to try activities including Zumba, Pilates and Pickleball.
The service is open 9-5, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). The post holders will be based at Studdert Kennedy House and will support the delivery of SHAPE in several Trust and community settings across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, including patients own homes as required.
If you are passionate to improve health outcomes in local populations then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for arranging and providing physical health checks for patients with a serious mental illness.
Developing and reviewing physical health and wellbeing care plans identifying, organising and signposting to other resources as appropriate.
Providing assessments/interventions/activities within your scope of practice and level of responsibility.
Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the associate practitioner role and local processes, in a timely and effective manner.
Provide information, advice and signposting to promote good physical health and wellbeing e.g. Smoking cessation, healthy diet, exercise, alcohol consumption, employment support etc.
Encouraging patients to access suitable follow up monitoring and interventions for any physical health concerns.
Escalating any physical health concerns to appropriate clinical staff including GPs.
Supporting the delivery of a group health and exercise programme for these patients alongside other members of the team.
Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Working with external stakeholders, signposting to supportive services particularly in the VCSE sector.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to challenge poor behaviour. Role modelling good behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Ability to praise and be supportive to others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Computer literate with applications such as Word - Microsoft Office including email. Able to support and reassure patients - carers in distress. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact. 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 develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues. 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.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in prioritising own workload. Experience in working without direct supervision.
Desirable
Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment. Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the phone. Experience in carrying out assigned duties - assisting qualified staff after training. Experience in supervising others. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification. NMC Nursing Associate registration. GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent. GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
IT Qualifications CAVA or Assessors qualifications
Additional Criteria Essential
Able to travel for the role. Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role.
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.
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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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Studdert Kennedy House
Spring Gardens
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)