Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Thorneywood Mount Rehabilitation Unit is an open 18 bed specialist inpatient unit for adults with enduring psychosis and associated needs. We have a strong Recovery focus. We value diversity, and a diverse range of perspectives about mental health. We have a high level of expertise in treatment resistant psychosis. We pride ourselves on our work with families and carers. We have a busy therapeutic group programme as well as lots of individual working, and opportunities for our patients' personal development, learning skills, and robust support for move on.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to provide high quality care within our service. Under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse, the post holder will support patients with their identified rehabilitation needs.

Applicants preferably have some experience of working within the mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate. The post requires an individual with strong communication skills and who has the ability to work within a team. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and be adaptable.

Main duties of the job

HCA's are expected to support the nurse in charge deliver a high standard of patient care under the supervision of the nurse in charge. They are expected to work a 24/7 shift rotation. This will include carrying out patient observations, supporting patients with personal care and other living skills such as cooking, patient 1:1 support, patient escorts off unit, supporting therapeutic groups, taking physical health observations, communicating and documenting pertinent information in line with Trust policy, supporting manage acute distress and agitation inpatients that will have enduring mental health problems. There is a reasonable amount of cleaning that needs to be completed as part of Infection Prevention and Control measures. All staff are expected to wear appropriate PPE at times where indicated. There is some moderate lifting at times on shift, but staff are told to not lift any load they are not comfortable with. There is a moderate amount of walking needed throughout the shift but there are areas to sit down in. Although uncommon, staff may need to restrain patients with approved TMVA techniques. Staff may also be required to provide first aid and hospital life support in an emergency.

About us

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

Date posted

03 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Unsocial hours payments linked to shifts worked.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-823-24-MH

Job locations

145 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients promoting individual health and well being.

Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional.

Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.

To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.

To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients promoting individual health and well being.

Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional.

Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.

To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.

To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

oManagement of Violence and Aggression, restraint of patients
oManual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as necessary

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

oNVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate (or equivalent qual) or equivalent experience

Values and Behaviours

Essential

oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

oAbility to work as part of a team
oGood written/verbal communication skills
oDiplomatic, caring & sympathetic
oAbility to be flexible
oDeveloped observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
oStandard keyboard skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

oAbility to work to meet the needs of the service

Training

Essential

oWillingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery

Knowledge

Essential

oTo have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

oManagement of Violence and Aggression, restraint of patients
oManual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as necessary

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

oNVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate (or equivalent qual) or equivalent experience

Values and Behaviours

Essential

oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

oAbility to work as part of a team
oGood written/verbal communication skills
oDiplomatic, caring & sympathetic
oAbility to be flexible
oDeveloped observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
oStandard keyboard skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

oAbility to work to meet the needs of the service

Training

Essential

oWillingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery

Knowledge

Essential

oTo have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

145 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PY

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

145 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PY

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)