Bank Wales Nursing Support Worker Mental Health

Powys Teaching Health Board; Montgomery; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our bank staff. This is a Bank position only.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients in the community, home settings or inpatient services, with supervision from a registered healthcare professional. The role is Band 3 under the Agenda for Change pay system, with flexible working patterns and a salary of £26,813 to £27,890 per year (pro rata).

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection policies (GDPR).
• Willingness to undertake PMVA training during induction.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients in the community, home setting or inpatient services.
• Assist with personal care activities and daily living tasks under supervision.
• Monitor patient condition and update the supervising professional regularly.
• Maintain safe and hygienic environments following infection control policies.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Care with compassion

Health & safety

Welsh helpful

Education

Level 3 health care subject

Equivalent experience/competency

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our bank staff.

This is a Bank position only.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you.

SPONSORSHIP/VISA

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they do not hold the correct level of Visa therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed. Please note this vacancy may close early subject to the number of applications received.

Main duties of the job

• Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs in the community/home setting or inpatient services, with support and supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.
• Undertakes or supports personal care activities, daily living skills/tasks and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Supports the enhanced observation of patients who present as a high risk to themselves or others due to a mental health, cognitive or clinical condition.
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progress.
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales including maintaining physical, procedural and relational security.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata. Weekend and bank holiday enhancements apply

Band

Band 3

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Complete certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction

Desirable

• Certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)

Experience

Essential

• Working within a multidisciplinary and multi agency setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
• Physically able to carry out duties of the role e.g. lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Values/Other

Essential

• Ability to work a range of shift patterns
• Ability to Travel

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board

Address: Pan Powys, Pan Powys, Powys, LD3 0LU, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

Contact

Workforce & OD office Manager, Lisa Jarman, [e-mail], 01874712580