In line with the Equality Act 2010 there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to appoint a Male to this post on the grounds of:
*Decency or privacy
*The provision of personal services
An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to work within the Therapies and Education Service at Rampton Hospital. The main purpose of the role is to deliver learning strategies alongside and under the supervision of a Lecturer. The post holder will support patients who have various educational needs and complex mental health issues. The unique setting of Rampton Hospital requires the potential post holder to have various skills and experience relevant to the role.
You will be joining an established team that is made up of lectures and support assistants of various grades. We work across all four care streams and have an education room in each day unit. We are a friendly and hardworking team that supports each other and encourages staff to be the best they can be. Staff are encouraged to take their professional development seriously and to take opportunities as they arise.
The post holder will support patients within a day unit setting and on the wards. The aim is for patients to achieve educational goals, work towards their recovery and to develop the requisite skills that will assist access to their treatment pathway. The successful candidate will need to be empathetic, observant and confident. You will be working with people who have severe mental health issues, having patience is paramount to the role. Keeping patients engaged is another key aspect of this role so a passion for teaching and learning is essential. We are looking for a team player as you will working closely with other education staff and there is an expectation to work collaboratively.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Supporting patients with educational learning on and off the ward.
Supporting teaching staff in the classroom by providing assistance to learners.
Supporting teaching staff by creating learning resources, report writing and contributing to reports.
Escorting patients to and from the area.
Working with and contributing to the wider Therapies & Education Service (TES).
Maintain security procedures.
Engage with clinical and managerial supervision.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024
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