Health Care Assistant - 136 Suite East

Job summary

Do you have the patience compassion and motivation to work with those experiencing an acute mental health crisis?

Do you value working within a strong team of nurses, doctors, and allied health care professionals?

If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Within our mental health services we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients as well as having Section 136 suites in two site across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to.

Patients admitted to the ward may be experiencing acute distress and present with a significant deterioration in mental state, risk of self-harm, self-neglect, or harm to others. we support patients that may be admitted informally or detained under a section of the mental health act. Patients may need intensive assessment and immediate intervention.

We have full time and part time band 3 Healthcare Assistant positions available.

Main duties of the job

We aim to provide a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation within a safe environment. we value positive risk taking to enable clients to move forward with their lives and promote recovery. We aim to provide person-centered care in every aspect of our role and promote patient involvement in their care and treatment plans.

We aim to provide this service by respecting the privacy, choices, and confidentiality of each individual service user, respecting their cultural, religious, and sexual preferences. the service is committed to being accessible, non-discriminatory, equitable, warm, and friendly.

We aim to achieve an individual service user's potential in a collaborative relationship, by addressing concerns raised by the service user by supporting, empowering, and encouraging them to take control of their lives.

Within the team, we all try to listen calmly, respectfully, and patiently to others and treat everyone in a kind courteous manner. We will all try to be open and honest and work together to promote positive change and recovery. This is a busy environment, and the needs of each individual cannot always be met instantly but should be met in a timely manner. The safety of the staff and patients here is the team's priority.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.