Job summary
A position has arisen for an experienced Health Care assistant on JennyLind Ward per week.
Jenny Lind is an 8 bedded ward for older people diagnosed with afunctional mental illness that requireinpatient assessment and treatment.
We are looking to appoint amotivated and dynamic individual to join our Multi-disciplinary team.
Jenny Lind has a supportive and motivated team of staff that take pridein ensuring that the patients admitted to our service have a positiveexperience of treatment, support and enablement during their admission. We havean experienced team of nurses, being part of that team would allow you theopportunity to develop a broad repertoire of skills to support people that areexperiencing acute mental illness but also managing often complex physicalhealth needs associated with age and or frailty.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and will receiveto access comprehensive training and educational courses. We will provide you with resources to develop a long term career, continualprofessional development as well as a wide range of personal wellbeing andsupport.
You would work 3 x hrs shifts everyweek.. Shifts commence at 07:30hrs till 20:00 hrs for a day shift and 19:30 hrstill 08:00hrs for a night shift. Shift work will include you working days,nights, weekends and bank holidays. If youwould like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get intouch.
Main duties of the job
1. To complete wardCSSD Stores requests, ward documentation, Care Notes entries, and patientspecific documentation.
2. Support the Nursein charge and completing delegated nursing duties.
3. Maintainconfidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients at all times.
4. Complete enhancedobservations of patients.
5. Supporting patientswith Personal Care.
6. Good communicationand listening skills.
7. Ability to workwell under pressure.
8. To work within aMulti-disciplinary Team
9. Manual handling ofpatients, using lifting aids. Including Safety Interventions training.
10. Assisting inhouse-keeping, domestic and catering duties.
11. Completion ofrequired training.
12. Supporting patientsdetained under the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
13. Activelyparticipate in the clinical supervision and staff development review process.
14. Escort patientsfrom the ward ensuring their safety atall times
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking 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 valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
15. 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
16. Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
17. Flexible and agile working opportunities
18. Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
19. Wide range of supportive staff networks
20. Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
21. Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
22. Experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
23. Experience of Working with people with a mental Illness
Skills & Abilities
Essential
24. Physical ability to complete Safety Intervention Training
25. Good IT skills
Desirable
26. Physical Health skills, NEWS 2, Recognising the deteriorating patient
Qualifications
Essential
27. Level 3 qualification ( A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification ( GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
28. Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
29. Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
30. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
31. Good verbal and written English
Desirable
32. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
33. Safeguarding Training