Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
Salary: £24071.00 to £25674.00
Date posted: 31st January 2025
Closing date: 21st February 2025
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Job Description:
We are searching for experienced or aspiring Healthcare Support workers who would like to start a career within our Older persons Mental Health Service.
We are looking for people who share our trust values in delivering high quality care and treatment, who enjoy working as part of a proactive Multi-Disciplinary team and want to make a difference in improving peoples lives every day.
We can offer entry into our apprenticeship programme which offers you the chance to build a career in one of the UKs most progressive trusts, and could even lead to helping you gain a recognised nursing qualification in the future.
Our inpatient services operate on a 24/7 shift basis which supports us offering flexible working patterns. Please apply if you are looking for Full or Part time Hours. You will qualify for unsocial enhancements in addition to basic pay (even whilst completing the training programme).
The role will require you to hold a Care Certificate but it's not essential that you already hold this, as we can support you to achieve this whilst learning in the role.
We have vacancies on our Older Peoples (Meadow View) ward at North Devon District Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using our services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals. We expect the applicant to be empathetic to the needs of the people receiving our care. You will be joining a team of people who are passionate about championing the care provision of older people in North Devon.
You will also be responsible for undertaking practical procedures, this can and will include supporting the patient with personal care, undertaking physical health monitoring under the supervision of trained nursing staff as required. There will also be the opportunities to support the patient group with meaningful activities and their recovery.
We know at Devon Partnership NHS Trust that Health Care Assistants from different employment backgrounds can bring a range of knowledge and new ideas - previous care experience is desirable but NOT essential.
Our fantastic colleagues can teach you the required skills if you share our Trust values, are ready to learn and:
* You can demonstrate that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* You can work a variety of shifts - these include mornings (07:30-15:30), Afternoons (12:30-20:30), nights (20:00-08:00) and long days (07:30-20:30).
About us
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job responsibilities
If you do not hold a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, an equivalent qualification, or the Care Certificate you will need to complete the Care Certificate within 3 months of commencement of the Band 3 post.
If you have a minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years working in a care role, but do not hold the Care Certificate you can complete the Care Certificate Evidence Document from the additional documentation list to evidence that this experience is equivalent to the 15 standards as set out within the Care Certificate. You will need to take this completed form to interview where it will be reviewed by the appointing manager and if you meet the criteria, the manager can approve this in place of completing the Care Certificate.
Job Purpose
* To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.
* Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication & Working Relationships
* To communicate effectively with people using services taking into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately.
* To form and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and other professionals and agencies.
* To maintain accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
* To communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
* Participate in ward / team meetings and discussions.
Planning & Organisation
* To be involved in the assessment and implementation of individual treatment programmes and the persons recovery care plan under the supervision of qualified staff.
* To prioritise tasks and manage the shift workload in discussion with the Nurse-in-Charge.
* Participate in flexible shift system, which requires you to work days, evening, nights, weekends and public holidays dependent on the needs of the ward.
Responsibility for Judgement & Analysis
* The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
* Take part in the constant assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified staff.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy
* To be fully aware of each individual's recovery care plan and be involved in clinical formulation and delivery of allocated individuals recovery care plans.
* Assist in all aspects of physical nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* To maintain the dignity and well being of individuals and their carers at all times.
To take part in any audit processes as required.
Comply with universal Infection Control precautions and procedures.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources
* Assist in maintaining safety and security of the environment.
* To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management
* To actively participate in regular supervision and an annual staff appraisal which includes service objectives and individual learning and development needs in accordance with Trust policy.
Information Resources & Administrative Duties
* To effectively use the Trust's IT systems (RiO), off duty (E-roster), learning and development (E-learning), online and any other IT systems either current or in the future as commensurate with the role.
Freedom to Act
* Works within the standard operational procedures of the team. Uses own initiative in delivering patient care whilst receiving supervision from the team.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
* To contribute to the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for individuals, staff and visitors to the unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.
* NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge and skills
* Awareness of safeguarding principles
* Good communication and listening skills
* Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
* To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform nursing duties.
Experience
* Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services.
Employer name
Address
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