As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to pregnant and postnatal women experiencing serious mental health issues. We are looking for candidates who are excellent communicators, team players, and possess the initiative needed to thrive in a flexible, 24-hour shift environment. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing supervision, allowing you to enhance your skills in this rewarding field of nursing. Join us and help create a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring that every mother and baby feels safe, respected, and cared for at every step of their recovery journey. Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact on families in our community.
A vacancy has arisen for a Nursing Assistant to work within Beadnell Ward Mother and Baby Unit at St Georges Park, Morpeth.
Applicants for the post will be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals. They will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to contribute to the existing multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and increase their knowledge and skills in this highly unique and specialist service
The unit provides assessment, care and treatment to pregnant and postnatal woman suffering from serious and acute mental illness, supporting their recovery and the enablement of motherhood.
Support Workers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their knowledge of perinatal mental illness. This will be achieved through training and a robust supportive supervision system.
Applicants for the post will be individuals who wish to work in this specialist field of nursing. They will be required to work across a 24 hour shift pattern and demonstrate a flexible attitude towards providing a needs led service.
Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Be an active team player and have the ability to work on own initiative.
The ethos of our Mother and Baby Unit is to provide a homely and family-like environment to our mums, babies and families.
o Ability to keep clear and accurate records.
o Commitment to good practice and a team approach to work.
o Commitment to equal opportunity and challenging any discriminatory and oppressive practices.
o To ensure our unit is kept clean and in a tidy condition.
o All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment.
o Draw the attention of the senior member of staff on duty to any areas of concern.
o To complete all statutory and mandatory training.
o To implement and contribute to the development of care plans.
o To contribute to the provision of a secure, stable, supportive environment for the parent and child which respects and promotes their health, culture, religion, race, identity and lifestyle.
o To safeguard and promote the welfare of all our mums and babies.
o To follow policies and procedures ensuring a safe, secure and healthy environment at all times.
o To create, maintain and review proper case records and plans as directed.
o You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals and will receive excellent support, supervision and training.
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Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 27th March 2025
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