We currently have 1 band 3 Nursing Assistant vacancy within Sycamore Medium secure unit within the mental health pathway.
The post is on Linhope which is a 12 bedded assessment and treatment ward for men who present with complex mental health conditions and challenges with personality disorder who either have offended or displayed offending type behaviour and pose a significant danger to themselves or the public.
The successful applicants 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., You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support and have ongoing well-being conversations.
The Nursing Assistant role will :
+ To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.
+ To 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.
+ Deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person centred assessment.
+ Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
+ Assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
+ Engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision making.
+ Have the courage to speak out, challenge and help inform the future of nursing care.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic Nursing Assistants with excellent values to support adults with complex Mental heath needs in a secure care setting.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW)., 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.

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay