Bank Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health

Job summary

Somerset Foundation Trust is actively seeking Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank team.

We're seeking confident, approachable team players who can deliver empathy, exceptional care, and maintain a non-judgmental attitude to ensure excellent patient care.

Please be aware that if you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete an induction package over a 4 to 6 week period, with training that falls on weekdays within office hours, and shadow shifts that fall on weekdays.

What are the benefits of bank work?Flexibility: You can choose shifts that fit your schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Variety: Working in different departments and with various teams provides diverse experiences and skill development. Exposure to different situations and environments can enhance your skills and professional growth.

Supplementary Income: Bank work can be a great way to earn extra money in addition to your regular job.

Weekly Pay: We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. The app enables you to securely access up to 50% of your completed bank shift pay earnings when you choose, rather than waiting to receive payment in your pay at the end of the month. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.

Main duties of the job

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.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

Multicultural Network

Women's Network

Armed Forces' Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities

Autistic Colleague Network

We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.

Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.