The Health Care Assistant is a member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service(CAMHS) Neurodevelopmental team, who carries out assigned tasks, including essential patient care, and clinical careunder the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse in accordance with Trust policy andpractice. To perform non-clinical duties as requested by the clinical/medical staff.Main duties of the job This role is primarily situated within the ADHD clinic and neuro assessment pathway. It offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a supportive team carrying out duties such a physical observations alongside development opportunities in training to administer applicable supportive diagnostic tools such as QB testing for children between the ages of 5 and 17. This role will require the successful candidate to keep records of observations and support the teams in developing resources and tools for use with young people and their families
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team