Job summary
Norbury Ward - Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate/Physical Health Lead
We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse Associate to be the physical health lead for Norbury Ward. Norbury Ward is a 23 bedded, female acute inpatient ward for patients between 18-65.
You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week and shifts pattern can be flexible whilst meeting the needs of the service.
You will be working alongside the wider nursing team and be involved in monitoring the patient's physical and mental health and associated care delivery.
We are hoping that if able to recruit into two posts, the role can be shared and undertaken over 7 days a week. If this were achievable, the role could be expanded to allow both staff members to widen their involvement with other tasks that as a Registered Nurse Associate you will be trained in and have the necessary experience to undertake.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the physical health role lead.
- To undertake physical health monitoring from admission and when required until discharge.
- To enter outcome of physical health monitoring data on electronic systems.
- Overseeing patient's weight monitoring.
- Health promotion and education on healthier lifestyle choices such as smoking, drug and alcohol, diet and exercise. Encouraging attendance at routine health and dental appointments.
- Escalate concerns identified to nursing and medical team.
- Undertake venapuncture, urinalysis and ECG's.
- Involvement in care planning relating to physical health needs.
- Administration of medication.
- Liaising with other professionals relating to patient care i.e. dietetics, speech and language, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Overseeing health promotion notice boards and leaflets for patients.
- Attendance at education events to share learning with others in the team.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree
- 2 GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs.
- Experience of working with individuals in distress.
Desirable
- Working with groups/coordinating activities for service users.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals.
- Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance.
Desirable
- Awareness of local services.
- An understanding of the mental health system.
- Basic first aid skills.
Skills and abilities
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.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to plan and implement care for individuals, as appropriate.
- Good IT Skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training.
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree
- 2 GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs.
- Experience of working with individuals in distress.
Desirable
- Working with groups/coordinating activities for service users.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals.
- Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance.
Desirable
- Awareness of local services.
- An understanding of the mental health system.
- Basic first aid skills.
Skills and abilities
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.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to plan and implement care for individuals, as appropriate.
- Good IT Skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training.
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
