Job summary Are you looking to start a new career in Healthcare in 2023? If you are a Health Care Assistant currently working in the NHS or the private care sector, or you're considering starting a career in care, then we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic, and compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our team within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at our in-patient unit, Hopewood, Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG3 5FL. Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting or with people who have experienced mental health difficulties would be preferable, but is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be given. We welcome applications from those wanting a career change. We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn and keen to deliver in both performance and patient care, and this role will give you the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally. We operate on a 24/7 shift pattern. Post holders will receive enhanced rates of pay for any unsocial hours worked (evenings/weekends/bank holidays) We welcome applications from those wanting to work Part-Time or Full-Time and will consider Flexible Working requests. Unfortunately we will not be able to consider anyone requiring sponsorship at this time. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated care assistant to join our teams, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients. Therefore, applicants will need to: Have excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of carePromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling Our staff have a key clinical role within a well-established multidisciplinary team, and as a Healthcare Assistant your role will be to support in the delivery of high quality, compassionate care to our patients. The post holder will undertake a range of duties to participate in the delivery of care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This includes assisting with all activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients, while promoting individual health and wellbeing About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 186-1349-24-MH Job locations Hopewood Hospital Foster Drive Nottingham NG5 3FL Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making a Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including: Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service)Generous NHS pension schemeEnhanced maternity and sick payComprehensive induction and trainingCommitment to career developmentWide range of training and development opportunitiesWorking in a supportive environmentPromotion of health work/life balanceStaff discount schemes e.g., discounted leisure centre membershipFree on-site parkingAn extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling ServicesRetail discountsRegular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making a Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including: Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service)Generous NHS pension schemeEnhanced maternity and sick payComprehensive induction and trainingCommitment to career developmentWide range of training and development opportunitiesWorking in a supportive environmentPromotion of health work/life balanceStaff discount schemes e.g., discounted leisure centre membershipFree on-site parkingAn extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling ServicesRetail discountsRegular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working with yp experiencing MH and emotional difficulties Knowledge Essential To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible Developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner Standard keyboard skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working with yp experiencing MH and emotional difficulties Knowledge Essential To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible Developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner Standard keyboard skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation 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. Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Hopewood Hospital Foster Drive Nottingham NG5 3FL Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)