Job summary
Broadmoor Hospital
Crowthorne, Berks.
Male Only Band 3 Healthcare Facilitator
£28,662 - £30,224 Inclusive of allowancesBroadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7EGExciting opportunities have arisen to join Broadmoor Hospital, West LondonNHS Trust.
No Overseas applications at this time as we are unable to support a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post.
Broadmoor Hospital is at the forefront of forensic mental health nursing and forms part of the West London NHS Trust. It is one of only three High Secure Hospitals in England and Wales. Broadmoor Hospital is a stimulating, challenging and rewarding place to work, both clinically and culturally.
Main duties of the job
We have opened a brand new state of the art High Secure Hospital and are looking for male only staff to come and join our team. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, innovative and has a desire to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care in a high secure setting.We are looking to recruit a number of highly motivated, forward thinking and emotionally resilient Male Only Healthcare Assistants at Band 3, who can work flexibly, to provide high quality care that is both evidence based and patient focused. In return, we are able to offer successful candidates an excellent experience in a very unique and challenging setting. We provide regular supervision and training opportunities, both in-house and external.We require the post holders to be an effective team player and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in forging a career in Forensic psychiatric care.
About us
Health Care Facilitator for our Trust will be enrolled in a new national "Care Certificate" training programme which will provide classroom and ward based learning to develop clinical skills and knowledge
We have an excellent staff benefit package which includes
- A salary sacrifice car scheme
- Free modern Gym based within the Hospital
- Staff Angling Club / Lakes
- CSSC Sports Council
- Opportunity to Develop and Train as a Registered Nurse
- Apprenticeship Opportunities in Nursing
- Staff Restaurants
- Care Certificate with Financial Incentive
The successful candidates will be provided with specialist training to assist in the provision of quality care for our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job description Attached to this vacancy for a full breakdown of main responsibilities for the male only Healthcare Facilitator Role.
We have an occupational requirement for this vacancy to be gender specific on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job description Attached to this vacancy for a full breakdown of main responsibilities for the male only Healthcare Facilitator Role.
We have an occupational requirement for this vacancy to be gender specific on this occasion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level).
- NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications
- Relevant Group Work related courses.
- City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a health care setting or 3 years relevant work experience.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts.
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest.
- A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative.
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure.
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job.
- PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level).
- NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications
- Relevant Group Work related courses.
- City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a health care setting or 3 years relevant work experience.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts.
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest.
- A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative.
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure.
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job.
- PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
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.
