Job summary
Are you looking for a new career in healthcare? Or wanting to side step into a meaningful career in mental health?
We're looking for Healthcare Assistants to join Amber Ward in Aylesbury. Amber Ward is a mixed-gender inpatient mental health ward, providing assessment and treatment primarily for people over the age of 65 who are experiencing organic or functional mental health problems, including dementia and related behavioural challenges.
Amber ward is an excellent place to work with huge opportunity for growth and learning. This could include completing an level 3 apprenticeship with us or furthering your career by starting the nursing associate training pathway.
If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day will be on 25 February at Unipart House in Oxfordis designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health.You'llhave an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.
Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients on the ward and in their own homes, working independently with an allocated caseload and following agreed plans of care.
- Carry out a range of clinical procedures and observations -- including venepuncture, cannulation, phlebotomy and medication support -- ensuring patient safety and dignity at all times.
- Support effective communication with patients, families and colleagues, including those with complex communication needs, while maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation.
- Contribute to assessments, goal planning, risk documentation and equipment provision, ensuring resources are used efficiently and patients' wellbeing is consistently prioritised.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, reporting changes in patient condition promptly, promoting a safe ward environment and supporting new staff as required.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will become part of a dynamic team for patients requiring assessment, care and nursing interventions, within an environment which is fast paced, dynamic and high in engagement - with a real opportunity to make a difference to others.
If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day onWednesday 25th February at Unipart House in Oxfordis designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.
The day will include:
- Numeracy/Literacy Test:A short assessment to evaluate your foundational skills.
- Group Activity:An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
- Interview:A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have.
- Networking:An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next Healthcare Assistants.
What We Offer
We are committed to investing in our staff and providing a rewarding career path.
- Support & Development:We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role.
- Flexible Working:We have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions with various shift patterns available. We'll also consider flexible working arrangements.
- A Rewarding Career:This is more than just a jobit's a chance to provide compassionate care and be a critical part of a team that makes a genuine difference in people's lives every day.
Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will become part of a dynamic team for patients requiring assessment, care and nursing interventions, within an environment which is fast paced, dynamic and high in engagement - with a real opportunity to make a difference to others.
If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day onWednesday 25th February at Unipart House in Oxfordis designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.
The day will include:
- Numeracy/Literacy Test:A short assessment to evaluate your foundational skills.
- Group Activity:An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
- Interview:A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have.
- Networking:An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next Healthcare Assistants.
What We Offer
We are committed to investing in our staff and providing a rewarding career path.
- Support & Development:We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role.
- Flexible Working:We have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions with various shift patterns available. We'll also consider flexible working arrangements.
- A Rewarding Career:This is more than just a jobit's a chance to provide compassionate care and be a critical part of a team that makes a genuine difference in people's lives every day.
Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- Amber Ward is a Older Adults mental health unit. Please tell us about your experience of working with people with mental health challenges? This can include personal life experience, voluntary work, customer-facing roles or care for family/friends, as well as any formal healthcare experience/education.
Question 2
Essential
- Amber ward requires staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Are you able to commit to working a mix of early, late and night shifts?
Question 3
Essential
- The ward is based at the Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. Are you able to commute 5 days per week to the site?
Question 4
Essential
- A patient tells you something concerning and asks you to keep it a secret. What would you do?
Question 5
Essential
- If you were asked to support a patient with personal care, what steps would you take to ensure they feel respected, safe and comfortable?
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- Amber Ward is a Older Adults mental health unit. Please tell us about your experience of working with people with mental health challenges? This can include personal life experience, voluntary work, customer-facing roles or care for family/friends, as well as any formal healthcare experience/education.
Question 2
Essential
- Amber ward requires staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Are you able to commit to working a mix of early, late and night shifts?
Question 3
Essential
- The ward is based at the Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. Are you able to commute 5 days per week to the site?
Question 4
Essential
- A patient tells you something concerning and asks you to keep it a secret. What would you do?
Question 5
Essential
- If you were asked to support a patient with personal care, what steps would you take to ensure they feel respected, safe and comfortable?
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.
