Care Support Worker Mental Health inNewton Road inNewton Road PUBLISHED 10 OCT 2024
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
- Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
- Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.
- Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
About us
Job Title:
Care Support Worker Mental Health
Trust:
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Torbay Hospital, Totnes community hospital, Brixham community hospital, Newton Abbot community hospital, Teignmouth community hospital, Dawlish community hospital.
Pay Rates:
£11.45- £20.95 band 2. £12.45 to £21.Band 3 and based on experience
Shift Pattern:
Flexible
About the Trust:
We provide health and social care services to our people in their own homes or in their local community. We also run Torbay Hospital (providing acute hospital services) as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
We support around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
We are passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.
We employ over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.
Why might this job interest you?
This role as a Care Support Worker Mental Health for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add:
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
- A car and valid UK driving license
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:-
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
- Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
- Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.
- Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
About us
Job Title:
Care Support Worker Mental Health
Trust:
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Torbay Hospital, Totnes community hospital, Brixham community hospital, Newton Abbot community hospital, Teignmouth community hospital, Dawlish community hospital.
Pay Rates:
£11.45- £20.95 band 2. £12.45 to £21.Band 3 and based on experience
Shift Pattern:
Flexible
About the Trust:
We provide health and social care services to our people in their own homes or in their local community. We also run Torbay Hospital (providing acute hospital services) as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
We support around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
We are passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.
We employ over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.
Why might this job interest you?
This role as a Care Support Worker Mental Health for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add:
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
- A car and valid UK driving license
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:-
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
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