Job Description

Are you interested in supporting patients with physical and mental health needs, in an inpatient setting?



This post is a fantastic opportunity to work on Bluebell Ward. We are an 12 bedded unit based in Chesterfield for older people with functional mental health diagnosis.



The post is a permanent post for a qualified Band 4 Nursing Associate who will be supported by both the clinical lead and manager of the team and will receive regular supervision and support within you role, including appraisals.



You will be working as part of a friendly team of nurses, medics, nursing assistants, occupational therapists and physios. Additionally, the post holder will also sometimes act as the third qualified staff member on a shift.



You will be committed to developing and maintaining good working relationships with all members of our team.



You will be expected to engage in the audit process for the trust and be able to have good IT skills to record appropriate records in a timely manner.



Motivated to maintaining high standards in a changing service



To perform blood tests, basic observations, administer medication, carry out bladder scans, ECG's and other tasks as required.



Ability to assess capacity to consent and take appropriate action where required.



To maintain high levels of infection control.



Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.



CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible



27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service



Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training



Generous NHS pension scheme



Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits



Health service discounts and online benefits



Incremental pay progression



Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7



Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network



Health and wellbeing opportunities



Structured learning and development opportunities



Please review the and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.