Nursing Assistant

The Haldon, is a NHS Specialist Eating Disorder Unit based in Exeter, Devon. We provide an inpatient treatment programme to promoting recovery from an Eating Disorders in a caring and compassionate environment. The ward is a 10 bedded unit for people requiring intensive treatment to treat the physical aspects of an Eating Disorder alongside the psychological maintaining factors. Your role as a Nursing Assistant on Haldon would include being part of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with those patients who are admitted to the ward on a day to day basis. This would include supporting with identifying goals and aims of their treatment and working closely as part of the core nursing team.,

• Ability to be able to communicate effectively with patients and families taking into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately this may include neuro-diversity.
• To form and maintain therapeutic relationships
• Participate in Clinical Review Meetings as part of the core nursing team and to be involved in the persons recovery pathway.
• Meal time support including guidance and techniques during meals and after in post meal support.
• Food prep and portioning as per care plan
• To support with interventions such as NG feeding and this could be under the MHA legal framework.
• Assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified staff.
• Participation in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of groups and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and engagement.
• Participate in procedures involving intensive engagement and de-escalation techniques. The role will require the post holder to perform Physical Intervention Techniques, therefore they must declare physical fitness to undertake such a role.
• Physical nursing care skills including physical observations and blood sugar monitoring.
• Be able to recognise signs of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
• To be able to act in a professional capacity and awareness of professional boundaries.
  
  We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do