Job summary
37.5 hours per week. We are looking for an inspirational and motivated health care assistant/ place of safety worker to join the young persons place of safety and inpatient team at Plym Bridge House. Ideally with experience within a CAMHS or mental health setting. The successful applicant will work between the two services and will have excellent communication skills.
You will need to have a passion for working with young people with mental health needs including PTSD related to recent and/or current trauma, psychosis, anorexia nervosa and other non-specific eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety and OCD.
Candidates will need to possess excellent communication skills as you will be working alongside other professionals, families, and carers. The successful candidate will work in an established MDT team and support the team in the delivery of therapeutic programmes and plans of care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a regionally respected team who engage in rewarding and intensive work with the most complex and challenging presentations.
The service is part of the broader Plymouth Childrens, young people and Families services
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Assistant within the Place of Safety will be an autonomous role supporting the co-ordination of Section 136/135 admissions to the Children and Young Persons Place of Safety Suite (CYP POS) and accompanying the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of assessment. When not required to work in the CPY POS suite, the post holder will be required to work within Plym Bridge House inpatient Unit. This may be as part of a team nursing complex children and young people with increased levels of observations. This may involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the CPA process.
The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.
To assist the trained nurse whilst working on the in-patient wards in delivering physical social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness.
About us
Before making a formal application, we would recommend that applicants who are interested to call the recruiting manager for an informal conversation about the role as this can give insight into the job they are applying for. Livewell Southwest prides itself in a values-based approach which attracts and recruits on the basis that an individual’s values and behaviours align with the values of the organisation’.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility”
Livewell Southwest values its staff and makes investment in their development a priority. Currently we offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways for unregistered and registered staff
Leadership and mentoring programmes
Ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Access and funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course and Scholarship Into Nurse Training
Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Relocation package may be considered for the right candidate for certain roles
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be a dedicated role relating to the Childrens and Young peoples place of safety (CYP POS), the person will work closely with the nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other times that CPY POS is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.
To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.
To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Livewells policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
To support community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff.
To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.
Participate in the Plym Bridge response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
To work within a team providing nursing care to complex patients with increased levels of observations.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
Escort patients to other departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient electronic file, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
Record and manage patients property.
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Unit Manager
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation.
To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
To behave in a manner which does not bring the Organisation into disrepute.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme
- Team working skills
- Ability to participate in activities with patients
- Ability to engage patients in activities off the Unit
- Record keeping skills
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision
- Time Management
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12-mths experience of working in a Mental Health setting or similar
Desirable
- Children and Young Peoples Mental Health experience
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Awareness of personal safety
- To undertake baseline physical observations
- Confidentiality
- De-escalation skills
- Understanding of the role of the Place of Safety Worker
- Requirement to restrain and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work
- Motivated
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Confidence in dealing with patients
- Ability to work in stressful conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of Record Keeping and CPA Policy
- MHA knowledge / awareness
- Continual assessment of patient
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
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.
Closing Date: 01 May 2023
