Job summary
We Will Not Be Offering Sponsorship For This Role
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Broadmoor Hospital, West London NHS Trust.
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
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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.
