Job summary Do you have excellent communication skills that would enable you to work within a challenging inpatient mental health unit that constantly strives to provide the best possible experience for our service users and their carers? We have a permanent opportunity for a compassionate, respectful and enthusiastic team player committed to promoting excellence, teamwork and accountability to join the Chorley Inpatient Mental Health Service. Our aim is to make a person's stay in hospital as short as possible and to ensure that their experience is a positive one. This will be achieved by creating the right environment and delivering the right interventions in the right place at the right time. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal qualities. The successful candidate must be willing to work flexibly in a fast paced environment. Applications are invited from people who have previous experience of working within mental health or people focused roles. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that contribute to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties Main duties of the job Whilst working on the Mental Health Unit you will be required to:- Work as an Integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour. Contribute to, and participate in the on- going support of patients and their carers. Contribute to the protection of patients, from abuse. Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN1184-SRP Job locations Duxbury Ward, Chorley & South Ribble Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. If you would like to discuss this post further or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Mollie Harrington: Mollie.Harringtonlscft.nhs.uk or Karen Hilton: Karen.W.Hiltonlscft.nhs,uk Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. If you would like to discuss this post further or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Mollie Harrington: Mollie.Harringtonlscft.nhs.uk or Karen Hilton: Karen.W.Hiltonlscft.nhs,uk Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid). Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness. Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality. Experience Essential Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc. Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA) Skills and Abilities Essential Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values and can provide practical examples. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid). Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness. Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality. Experience Essential Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc. Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA) Skills and Abilities Essential Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values and can provide practical examples. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Duxbury Ward, Chorley & South Ribble Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)