An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Adolescent inpatient ward for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker position, this is a full time permanent position.
Brookside is a 15 bedded adolescent ward based at Goodmayes for young people between the ages of 13-17. The service hosts patients who are informal and those who are detained under section 2 and 3 of the MHA for assessment/treatment.
This provides an exciting environment which gives our service users an opportunity to start their recovery journey
Greater opportunities for implementation of new ideas and setting standards in line with NELFT values
The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which is committed to the provision of high-quality patient centred care for all who use the service.
The post holder will ideally have previous experience of working with mental health issues and have basic knowledge of neuro-divergent diagnosis ( Autism and Learning Difficulties) The role will involve supporting nursing staff during admissions, carrying out some clinical observations, taking responsibility for the safety of the ward by making sure the ward environment is safe for service users, escorting service users to their appointments and completing care plan and many more.
Brookside has a multi-disciplinary team which comprises of a Matron and Ward Manager, Deputies, Clinical Leads, staff nurses and Support Workers.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
You should have well-developed communication skills with patients/ colleagues and be able to provide an initial response to patient and other agencies queries, concerns, and signpost/direct as appropriate. You will also be able to prioritise your work, be a team player, use your initiative and meet deadlines. Health care support workers are expected to chair community meetings, host activities, engage with families and will be included as part of the young persons core team. Health Care support workers are also expected to write care plans with support of the nursing staff and align their practise in accordance with the young persons care plan.
All staff are expected to undertake safeguarding supervision every 3 months and clinical supervision monthly.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025