Dean Ward is a 15 bedded Adult female acute psychiatric ward which provides care for those who have severe and enduring mental health problems and require hospital admission for treatment and assessment of their mental health.
Wotton Lawn is an 88 bed Acute Mental Health Hospital situated in the centre of the historic city of Gloucester and provides inpatient services to the population of Gloucestershire. It offers a vital service to the citizens of Gloucestershire in supporting and rehabilitating those suffering from mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are serviced by an enthusiastic, multi-professional team of people, including Doctors, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Therapists who are supported by Ward Secretaries and Hotel Services Staff. At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust we pride ourselves on providing care and support to those experiencing mental health and learning disabilities.
We are looking for highly motivated people who are willing to become involved in our team continuing to move our acute services forward.
Responsibilities:
1. Participate and assist in the delivery of care as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service.
2. Follow the guidance set out in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard.
3. Challenge others who are not providing high standards of care.
4. Receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis.
5. Meet the Care Certificate standards.
The post requires working shifts across the seven-day period including weekends and nights. This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all mandatory training including Control & Restraint/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance).
All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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