Oxford Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Cherwell Ward

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Job summary

Whatever the challenges, we believe in opportunities and there is always an opportunity for hardworking, proactive, kind, and compassionate clinicians here.

Cherwell Ward is a 17 bedded Female Older adult mental health inpatient unit based in the Fulbrook Centre in Headington, Oxford.

On Cherwell Ward we care for Older females with mental health illnesses, many of our patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act.

The ward team is made up of doctors, nurses and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

As part of the nursing team you will work under the direct supervision of the nurse in charge of the shift. The nurse in charge will delegates task such as supporting patients with washing and dressing, nutritional needs, monitoring of patients physical and Mental Health (training will be provided) supporting patients with their mobility.

Main duties of the job

To actively engage service users in meaningful conversation and therapeutic activity. Specifically, gaining an understanding of the individuals interests and incorporating these into the activities that are planned.
Written documentation of your observations and interactions with service users clearly and accurately on the relevant clinical system.
To participate as a member of the team in delivering care as prescribed in the individuals care plan.
Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of individual care plans. This will mean contributing your opinions and actively involving yourself in conversations whereby decisions are being formulated.
Develop therapeutic relationships as part of the on-going assessment and care delivery process, and ensure relevant information is reported to the trained nurse on shift.
Encourage and empower service users to be independent but assisting and supporting them to carry out activities of daily living when needs be.
Be aware of basic physical health monitoring that require observation and monitoring, knowing when to seek assistance and advice.
Escort patients with section 17 leave out of the ward. This is often on the hospital grounds but may also be outside of the grounds if consultant permits.
Take part in clinical supervision with your allocated supervisor.
Be part of the team and engage with our vision and aims for the ward.

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
Good links with local universities for ongoing educational pathways for Nurse Associate trainee courses and top up courses to become a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-OA6589330

Job locations

Cherwell Ward, Fulbrook Centre

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.

If you have any questions or queries about the role, the team, or the ward, please get in touch Charmian Blackall (Ward Manager) on charmian.blackall@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or 01865 902565.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.

If you have any questions or queries about the role, the team, or the ward, please get in touch Charmian Blackall (Ward Manager) on charmian.blackall@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or 01865 902565.

Person Specification

Skills/Qualities

Essential

Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a therapeutic environment
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Genuine interest of working with Older People and their families.
Positive and caring attitude.
Ability to manage Challenging behaviour and have emotional robustness and resilience.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a clinical/rehabilitation setting

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate with patients with complex needs using clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communication incorporating motivation and encouragement.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
To work on an individual basis and as part of a team.
Ability to work on your own, with supervision.
Ability to organise and manage workload efficiently under supervision

Person Specification

Skills/Qualities

Essential

Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a therapeutic environment
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Genuine interest of working with Older People and their families.
Positive and caring attitude.
Ability to manage Challenging behaviour and have emotional robustness and resilience.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a clinical/rehabilitation setting

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate with patients with complex needs using clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communication incorporating motivation and encouragement.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
To work on an individual basis and as part of a team.
Ability to work on your own, with supervision.
Ability to organise and manage workload efficiently under supervision

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.