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Job overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mental Health Team as a Bank Enhanced Care Support Worker.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit Bank Band 3 Enhanced Care Support Workers to work flexibly in a variety of shifts to support our wards and ED departments with delivery of outstanding mental health care and enhanced levels of observation.
We are looking for individuals who are committed to demonstrating our Trusts CARE values: Compassion - caring about our patients and each other Accountable and responsible, always improving Respect for all; staff, patients and their families Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Main duties of the job
Our Bank Mental Health Team offers long day or night shifts over flexible days to accommodate a balanced home/work schedule with a range of shifts to suit you.
We are looking for passionate individuals who are able to demonstrate empathy, person-centred care and the ability to cope in challenging situations. Good communication and de-escalation skills are essential.
Knowledge, experience and awareness of mental health conditions/supporting people with behaviours that challenge and therapeutic interventions for the same are required.
You will in return be part of a dynamic, professional and supportive team committed to providing high standards of care and also committed to the on-going training and development of our Bank Enhanced Care Support Workers. You will work under the direction of a specialist mental health practitioner with access to regular individual supervision. Successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive mental health induction to help enhance your skills and knowledge.
You must be physically able to undertake our managing challenging behaviour training, for which you will be paid.
Working for our organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Joining our Bank as a Mental Health Support Worker could be your main source of income, or an additional role. There are good opportunities for continued professional development within our Trust, whilst becoming a valued member of the team.
We offer competitive pay rates and the eligibility of many benefits as our permanent members of staff, including: Free paid for mandatory training/Trust Induction Monthly or weekly pay Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable) NHS Pension scheme
Our Trust uses electronic rostering, which, if it suits you provides the freedom to view and book available shifts online - via PC, smartphone or table - from the comfort of your home.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria NVQ Level 3/QCF Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent or working towards. GCSE A*-C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g., Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria Has substantial evidence of experience as a nursing/care assistant in a health or social care setting, either public, private, or voluntary sector Working knowledge of mental health issues Experience of working with people who are experiencing mental health needs, or experience of working with a range of learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, eating disorders
Desirable criteria Good reflective ability and an understanding of its importance in the context of interpersonal working Working knowledge of mental health nursing Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact on mental health and wellbeing
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria Effective communication skills, verbally and written Ability to work well in a team Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork: HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
JD/BECSW (PDF, 433.7KB) HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB) Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)