Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistantto work within our Children's and Young peoples Inpatient service at Ferndene.The service supports individuals from 13- 18 years, who have require assessment and treatment for a range of Mental health disorders, learning disabilities and/or, with recovery being at the heart of the service.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who access the service. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Children's Inpatient care is desirable, the service can be challenging but rewarding environment is essential.You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period, as well as weekend and bank holiday working. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-SCG24-136-AD-AJob locationsFerndeneMoor RoadPrudhoeNE42 5PBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 20th March 2025Closing date : 3rd April 2025We welcome your application.Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 20th March 2025Closing date : 3rd April 2025We welcome your application.Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationEssential

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with service users with complex needs
• Person centred care
• Experience of working within an inpatient setting

Desirable

• Safeguarding
• Carer needs

Skills & CompetenciesEssential

• Good interpersonal and communication
• Time Management
• Literacy skills
• Numeracy skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise
• Record keeping skills

Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationEssential

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with service users with complex needs
• Person centred care
• Experience of working within an inpatient setting

Desirable

• Safeguarding
• Carer needs

Skills & CompetenciesEssential

• Good interpersonal and communication
• Time Management
• Literacy skills
• Numeracy skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise
• Record keeping skills

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