Job summary A position has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant on Cantilupe Ward to work 37.5 hours a week, approximately 13 x 11.5 hour shifts/4 week period. Shifts commence at 07:30 till 20:00 for a day shift and 19:30 till 08:00 for night shift. Shift work will include you working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Cantilupe ward is a 10 bedded ward for older people diagnosed with Organic / functional mental illness that require inpatient assessment and treatment. We are looking to appoint a motivated and dynamic individual to join our multi-disciplinary team. Cantilupe ward has a supportive and motivated team of staff that take pride in ensuring that the patients admitted to our service have a positive experience of treatment, support and enablement during their admission. Being part of that team would allow you the opportunity to develop a broad repertoire of skills to support people that are experiencing acute mental health issues but also managing often complex physical health needs associated with age and or frailty. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and will receive access to comprehensive training/educational courses. This would include the chance to undertake Nursing associate training. We will provide you with resources to develop a long term career, continual professional development as well as a wide range of personal wellbeing and support. Main duties of the job KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To complete ward CSSD Stores requests, ward documentation, Care Notes entries, and patient specific documentation. Support the Nurse in charge and completing delegated nursing duties. Maintain confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients at all times. Complete enhanced observations of patients. Supporting patients with Personal Care. Good communication and listening skills. Ability to work well under pressure. To work within a Multi-disciplinary Team Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids. Including Safety Interventions training. Assisting in housekeeping, domestic and catering duties. Completion of required training. Supporting patients detained under the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983. Actively participate in the clinical supervision and staff development review process. Escort patients from the ward ensuring their safety at all times About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-1152 Job locations Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Physical ability to complete Safety Intervention Training. Good IT skills. Desirable Physical Health skills, NEWS 2, Recognising the deteriorating patient. Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE,NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Good verbal and written English. Desirable Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Safeguarding Training Experience Essential Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids Experience of working in a care environment Desirable Experience of Working with people with Dementia or a mental Illness Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Physical ability to complete Safety Intervention Training. Good IT skills. Desirable Physical Health skills, NEWS 2, Recognising the deteriorating patient. Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE,NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Good verbal and written English. Desirable Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Safeguarding Training Experience Essential Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids Experience of working in a care environment Desirable Experience of Working with people with Dementia or a mental Illness Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)