Job Description

We are looking to recruit into our children & Young people inpatient mental health services at Acklam Road Hospital offering an exciting and unique opportunity for those wishing to become Band 3 Nursing Assistants, contributing to the inpatient care pathway.
An opportunity has arisen for a role within our Children & young people's pathway which is currently a ten bed unit supporting young people to improve their mood and mental state with a focus on transitioning back to the community. Lotus Ward utilises skills across the whole team, full training and support will be available to the successful candidate.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans. They will support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care and will, as part of the inpatient team, be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
Main duties of the job
They work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.
They support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred, nursing care.
They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring service.
They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.
They provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
About us
We 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 posted
19 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
xc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG24-085-JW-A
Job locations
Acklam road hospital
Acklam Road
Middlesbrough
TS54EE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th February 2025
Closing date : 26th February 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th February 2025
Closing date : 26th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• NVQ 3 in Care or commitment to work towards

• Supporting person centred care
• Experience of working within a mental health care setting

• Experience of working with young people
• An understanding of the Trust talk first initiative

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills

• Ability to prioritise and demonstrate good time management skills
• Record keeping skills

• NVQ 3 in Care or commitment to work towards

• Supporting person centred care
• Experience of working within a mental health care setting

• Experience of working with young people
• An understanding of the Trust talk first initiative

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills

• Ability to prioritise and demonstrate good time management skills
• Record keeping skills