Health Care Assistant - Sapphire ward

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting role working with patients experiencing mental health challenges?We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team on the Sapphire Ward. You should be someone who is highly motivated, thoughtful with excellent communication skills, enthusiastic about delivering high standards of care within a compassionate environment and can demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a diverse population of service users whilst working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Sapphire Ward provides a care environment for 20 male patients who require support in an acute phase of illness. Sapphire ward aims to provide the highest standard of care in a safe, caring and excellent way, ensuring that care provision is collaborative, holistic and individualised.

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, respectful, and professional care, promoting patient dignity and privacy.
• Assist with daily living tasks (e.g., washing, dressing, meals) and ensure patients' dietary needs are met.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions, complete clinical observations, and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate patient and staff orientation, communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, and provide handovers.
• Identify and manage risks, participate in emergency and aggression management, and assist in maintaining a clean ward environment.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sapphire Ward

Whiteleaf Hospital

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sapphire Ward

Whiteleaf Hospital

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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