Job summary
We are currently looking for outstanding Health Care Assistants to join our Adult Inpatient Service at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton. We currently have vacancies on Cove Male Acute ward, Bay Female acute and Harbour Mixed Acute. The roles also involve supporting the Health Based Place of Safety.
We are looking for Health Care Assistants to support in the delivery of outstanding care to this vulnerable group of patients. Delivery of care will include conducting mental health observations, facilitating 1:1 time with patients, escorting patients outside the ward, activities, mealtime support, personal care, physical health observations, recording on patient record, de-escalation of incidents, supporting the Health Based Place of Safety and tasks delegated by the qualified nurses.
Main duties of the job
You will have the ability to observe, report and record changes in patient's behaviour as well as their physical and mental health wellbeing.
You will be expected to work across the current shift system (rotation between night shift and day shift).
The post holder will need to share the core values of NHFT, demonstrating a commitment to clinical excellence, shared leadership & collaborative working which aims to deliver improvement and innovation. Being able to work independently as well as part of an MDT is essential and it is important that the successful candidate is able to foster positive working relationship across services and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We have an expectation that you will be able to work together with your colleagues, take responsibility, be authentic and embrace change; we will support you to develop these leadership behaviours so that you become an exceptional member of your team delivering outstanding compassionate care to our patients.
About us
It is essential that you are physically fit enough to engage in physical interventions should the need arise. You will be expected to successfully complete Teamwork (PMVA) as part of your induction to the role; there is an expectation that you will be required to complete this training each year.
We will support you to take responsibility for your learning and development. We will provide you with a full induction if you are successfully appointed. If you are interested in career progression, we also offer committed staff the opportunity to apply for Apprenticeship roles to progress to roles such as Nursing Associate and Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide outstanding compassionate care to those experiencing mental illness and crisis. You will have the ability to deliver care following a patient's co-produced care plan.
At times, you might be required to support patients with their personal care tasks as well as other activities of dailyliving. You will be expected to escort patients outside the hospital for routine appointments and in emergency situations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide outstanding compassionate care to those experiencing mental illness and crisis. You will have the ability to deliver care following a patient's co-produced care plan.
At times, you might be required to support patients with their personal care tasks as well as other activities of dailyliving. You will be expected to escort patients outside the hospital for routine appointments and in emergency situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level English
Desirable
- relevant training - ie Btec/ NVQ in care
- Care Certificate
written competence
Essential
- full and complete application form, with accurate spelling and grammar
- full supporting evidence
Desirable
- previous experience of writing in Healthcare notes
- previous experience of Systemone/ NHFT
Experience
Essential
- previous experience working with mental illness
Desirable
- previous experience of working in a mental health hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level English
Desirable
- relevant training - ie Btec/ NVQ in care
- Care Certificate
written competence
Essential
- full and complete application form, with accurate spelling and grammar
- full supporting evidence
Desirable
- previous experience of writing in Healthcare notes
- previous experience of Systemone/ NHFT
Experience
Essential
- previous experience working with mental illness
Desirable
- previous experience of working in a mental health hospital
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
