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Join to apply for theNursing Assistant (Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation)role atDiabloRosso 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theNursing Assistant (Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation)role atDiabloRosso Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Inpatients Mental Health Rehabilitation Team and be part of an exciting team. We are a 23 bedded rehabilitation unit consisting of 5 bungalows with the aim of supporting male and female patients with enduring and complex mental illness back towards living independently in the community and helping to reduce future admissions.Do you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference to the patient's experience on a daily basis?We are currently seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 3 Nursing Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team. You will be fully supported and provided with learning and training opportunities.Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a willingness to take on new challenges.The Service works on a 24 hour shift system, 7 days a week. This includes earlies (7am - 2.30pm), lates (2pm - 9.30pm) and nights (9pm to 7.30am).NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification is an essential requirement for this post.Please use the 'Supporting Information' section to take the time to tell us about why you want to work in mental health rehabilitation services and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Interviews will take place in person, at Kingsway Hospital Site.Main duties of the job:Previous experience of working with mental health patients would be advantageous. Work with all members of the clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the nurse in charge. Provide high standards of patient care to all patients. Complete physical observations for patients and report back to nurse in charge. Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times. Communicate effectively with patients and relatives. Work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies. Understand the importance of infection control. Good computer literacy. Understand the importance of health promotion. Demonstrate the importance of understanding dignity and privacy.About Us: Flexible working hours, Multi Faith prayer room, Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement, Free 24-hours confidential counselling support, On-site café, Support in career development, Flexible staff bank, Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronic.Job responsibilities: Fulfil the role of co-worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician. Deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional/nurse in charge. Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient's health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training). Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area. Participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user's problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users' physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times. Deliver effective individualised care in response to service user's needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions. Ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user's files and that these are stored according to local policy. Observe and report changes in the service user's physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional. Contribute to the management and support of patients who require additional support.Person Specification: Essential: NVQ 3 or Equivalent Experience in working in a Mental Health setting Desirable: Understanding the roles of the multiprofessional team Basic understanding of the legal framework of Mental Health Care CertificateDisclosure 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.Employer details: Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address: Kingsway Hospital, Cherry Tree Close, Derby, DE22 3LZ Employer's website:Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals #J-18808-Ljbffr