Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues. Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems. Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area. Be involved in the planning for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy. Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document and report in an appropriate manner. Assist patients towards self-care and independence. Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients. Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment. Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals. Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area. To participate in managerial supervision. Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups. As appropriate and necessary assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs. As requested take on security and environmental responsibilities. Completion of audits including but not limited to weekly physical health observations, VTE assessments, weekly cleaning audits, resuscitation bag checks To participate in the role of the security nurse. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).