Job Description

Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under the guidance of the qualified nurse, and to have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern current service provision. To assist in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users, and the promotion of effective therapeutic relationships, which meet and address the issues of spirituality, equality diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. The post holder will ensure effective communication pathways exist, acting as a role model to junior staff and within their sphere of responsibility, and in a manner, which positively reflects the values of the organisation.

• To assist qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
• To assist qualified nurses in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Responsible for reporting and recording any changes in the service users' mental/physical/emotional/state in the care plan, and to the qualified nurse/nurse in charge.
• Working to the direction of the qualified nurse to ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to, and implemented.
• Support the qualified nurse in engaging service user's and carer's involvement with the service.
• To assist qualified nurses in the establishment of therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries.
• To take a lead role in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service user's.
• To escort service users as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse.
• Assist service users in meeting their Activities of Daily living.
• Perform delegated clinical/non-clinical duties without the need for direct supervision.