**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
The Darwin Centre for Young People is a Tier 4 adolescent inpatient unit based in Cambridge. The unit offers assessment and treatment to young people, aged 13-17 (until 18th birthday), experiencing psychiatric, emotional or psychological problems that interfere with their social, interpersonal and educational functioning.
We are looking for applicants with experience of CAMHS, or equivalent in other mental health fields, who would like to take a more senior role within the HCA team.
• To work in support of qualified nurses and other health care professionals Carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse/Occupational Therapist.
• Will be involved in the delivery and coordination of ward activities.
• Will work a 24 hour rotational shift pattern
• The job includes listening and talking to patients/relatives/carers, observing patients behaviour, providing close observation to ensure patient safety (one to one), encouraging them with eating, drinking, personal hygiene. Involving them in diversional activities, escorting patients out of the unit, dealing with anger (explanations, negotiation and de-escalation), assisting in the management of violent episodes, helping in the administration of medication.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
• The post holder will communicate with a range of professional staff, patients, carers and relatives and external agencies as appropriate.
• The Health Care Assistant/Activity Support Worker is a member of the clinical team and plays a contributory role in facilitating the health and well-being of the patients which may include: Recognising the individuality of the patient and help to meet his or her social, emotional and intellectual needs.
• Will be involved in the delivery and coordination of ward activities
• Ensuring that basic physical needs are met, such as adequate diet, hygiene, warmth, comfort and safety.
• Assisting in planned treatments in accordance with the multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Providing and receiving routine information to assist in undertaking own job.
• Health Care and Activity duties required to be undertaken under the direction and/or supervision of a qualified nurse/Occupational Therapist in line with care plans.
• Performing procedures only after instruction.
• Developing communication skills with patients/carers and relatives.
• Maintaining open communication with staff and other professionals.
• Encouraging and assisting patients to participate in group and individual therapeutic activities.
This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024