Healthcare Assistant - Littlemore

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Stop Scrolling! Embark on an exciting new chapter with us in the historic city of Oxford.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and thoughtful individuals, with an interest in rehabilitation and recovery to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible and positive attitude. You should have a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high-quality care. Experience in a secure setting would be an advantage but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.

Main duties of the job

Thames House is an innovative and dedicated team that comprises of a large MDT. You will work closely with nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members. We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals, whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community. If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you.

You will be expected to be dynamic and committed by actively contributing to and supporting the recovery process, as well as maintaining the high standards of patient care whilst working within a safe, secure and supportive environment.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year RSU Lead of £1,446 Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS5990087

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littlemore

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thames House is a 26 bedded low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past. The unit is split into a 10 bedded high dependency unit and a 16 bed lower dependency unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.

This post attracts an RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.

It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork training and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. This will be a mixture of early and late day shifts with one night week in every four.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.

This post attracts an RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.

It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork training and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. This will be a mixture of early and late day shifts with one night week in every four.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

A good command of English Language
Good IT skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a mental health setting
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

Experience of working in a forensic mental health setting.

Personal qualities

Essential

Good organisational skills
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Full UK driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

A good command of English Language
Good IT skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a mental health setting
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

Experience of working in a forensic mental health setting.

Personal qualities

Essential

Good organisational skills
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Full UK driving Licence

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.