Nursing Assistant

Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work within our Children's and Young peoples Inpatient service at Ferndene.

The service supports individuals from 13- 18 years, who have require assessment and treatment for a range of Mental health disorders, learning disabilities and/or, with recovery being at the heart of the service., We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who access the service. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Children's Inpatient care is desirable, the service can be challenging but rewarding environment is essential.

You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period, as well as weekend and bank holiday working. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.

You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.

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.