Forensic Mental Health Nursing Assistant

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Nursing Assistants for our secure services across the region. This role supports specialised forensic and secure mental health care and requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a sensitive environment.

The position is open to applicants who meet the person specification and can demonstrate how they deliver compassionate, respectful care while upholding confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a care setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within secure mental health services.
• Support and guidance to junior staff as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding and information governance.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Teamwork

Non-judgemental attitude

Mentor junior staff

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2

Phlebotomy trained

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Nursing Assistants for our secure services across the region. This role supports specialised forensic and secure mental health care and requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a sensitive environment.

The position is open to applicants who meet the person specification and can demonstrate how they deliver compassionate, respectful care while upholding confidentiality and safeguarding standards.