To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in a unique, innovative and fast growing service, you will need to be adaptable, creative and able to provide high levels of support to patients through their recovery from their eating disorder and any associated co-morbidities. As Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff to implement the care plans of patients at Schoen Clinic York. The nursing staff will decide the detailed care plans in conjunction with best practice (e.g., NICE guidelines), and HCAs will participate in the development and implementation of daily activities to support the care plans. Principle Duties To work within an awareness of NICE guidelines To have an understanding of the mental health act, mental capacity act, safeguarding responsibilities and human rights. To be responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with the patients. Undertake regular physical observations of patients, as directed by nursing staff, and feedback on their level of risk appropriately. To support and supervise patients when on community leave. To support and supervise patients at mealtimes, which may involve supporting patients and nurses with Naso-gastric feeding. To liaise with Staff Nurses, Occupational Therapists and MDT members in terms of unit activity. To report any issue of concern to Staff Nurses. To work within the Health and Safety policies in accordance with Schoen Clinic guidelines. Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding principles in all dealings with young people and their families. Assist Occupational therapists and Assistant psychologists to deliver therapies, as time permits, and with agreement of nursing staff. As per the needs of the hospital, help staff and support other on-site services. Due to the commitment to continuous improvement, it is likely that the post will evolve over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder. Key Skills & Experience A good standard of education, ideally NVQ level 2 of equivalent Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills Good verbal and written communication skills Must be able to ensure safe practice Working in a healthcare setting Able to maintain professional boundaries with patients Experience in MS office systems Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team Experience of working sensitively with patients, carers and relatives Our culture Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based on our five key values: Accountable: Taking ownership of the things I say and do Caring: Treating others as I would like to be treated Collaborative: Working together to make a winning team Courageous: Being proud to be different and challenge the norm Determined: Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations Schoen Clinic York is a highly specialised Hospital for adults in the North of England. We are currently based on the ground floor of Minster Grange as an eating disorder hospital, and in September 2024 will be expanding to cover the full building with other service lines including Dementia care. We are situated just off Haxby Road which is 10 minutes’ drive from York Train Station and 4 miles from the A64.