Job summary
This is a new role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have care experience in either mental health, learning disabilities, autism, brain injury or cognitive impairment?
Are you interested in working to support vulnerable people whilst in hospital?
Want to feel like you're making a difference? Then this may be the role for you. We will help you feel at home with us helping you to thrive and develop. We offer a wide range of benefits with an award- winning learning and development programme. This role comes with extensive learning opportunities offering a comprehensive training programme.
At UHSussex we recognise that there are some extremely vulnerable patients and families who need to be cared for in a different way to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. To achieve this, we are looking to appoint driven, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 3 Enhanced Health Care Assistants who are seeking to progress their Health Care Assistant Career and undertake a structured Enhanced Health Care education and development programme.
If you would like to find out more about these exciting career opportunity please contact
marieke.casey1@nhs.net
Interviews will be held on W/C 2nd October
Please note, all interviews will be held face to face and you will be required to attend.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve therapeutically engaging with someone with either a mental health condition, learning disability, autism cognitive impairment or brain injury that may be experiencing psychological distress. You will be expected to provide or support the provision clinical care, identify escalation of risk factors and actively de-escalate distressing situations in a therapeutic person -centered care approach. Central to the role will be acting as the patients advocate
What we offer our new recruits
To equip you with the correct knowledge, skills, and attitude to become a competent and confident Enhanced Health Care A we will provide you with:
- Supernumerary orientation programme that will be individualised to your professional needs.
- Enhanced Health Care Assistant education programme that will enable you to care for patients that suffer from mental ill health, Dementia, learning Disabilities, autism and cognitive impairment and brain injury.
- Support you to achieve your career ambition as in individual whether that be a Enhanced Health Care Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or Registered Nurse - at UHSussex the world is your oyster
- Career coaching and clinical supervision on a regular basis
- In the future we will also be offering rotation programmes across the UHSussex clinical footprint
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of the Enhanced Care Team under the supervision and guidance of the Enhanced Care Nurse Specialist, providing to all areas of the trust (site specific)
- To provide Enhanced care supervision to patients to have been assessed as needing additional support on the wards due to dementia, delirium, mental health conditions, challenging behaviour or physical health conditions which are affecting compromising the safety of the patient and or others.
- To build positive therapeutic relationships with patients needing Enhanced Care Supervision ensuring that their physical and psychological needs are met.
- To have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Provide and maintain a high standard of care to all patients at all timesensuring the dignity and self esteem of the patient is preserved.
- Be proficient and confident in the use of distraction and use this to support nursing and clinical staff as required
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with a wide age range of patients across the childrens and adult services
- Maintain a calm and professional manner at all tiems when dealing with patients and their relatives
- Promote and maintain patient confidentiality at all times, only providing patient/client information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Chaperone patients and accompany them to other wards or departments, maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- Act as an advocate for the patients at all times and raise concerns to the Enhanced Care CNS or the nurse in charge
- Assist in the maintanence of resuscitation and emergency equipment and undertake basic life support procedures when required
- Report all incidents and accidents to the Nurse in Charge and the Enhanced Care Practitioner and participate in the investigation of incidents and complaints as relevant and required
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of the Enhanced Care Team under the supervision and guidance of the Enhanced Care Nurse Specialist, providing to all areas of the trust (site specific)
- To provide Enhanced care supervision to patients to have been assessed as needing additional support on the wards due to dementia, delirium, mental health conditions, challenging behaviour or physical health conditions which are affecting compromising the safety of the patient and or others.
- To build positive therapeutic relationships with patients needing Enhanced Care Supervision ensuring that their physical and psychological needs are met.
- To have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Provide and maintain a high standard of care to all patients at all timesensuring the dignity and self esteem of the patient is preserved.
- Be proficient and confident in the use of distraction and use this to support nursing and clinical staff as required
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with a wide age range of patients across the childrens and adult services
- Maintain a calm and professional manner at all tiems when dealing with patients and their relatives
- Promote and maintain patient confidentiality at all times, only providing patient/client information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Chaperone patients and accompany them to other wards or departments, maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- Act as an advocate for the patients at all times and raise concerns to the Enhanced Care CNS or the nurse in charge
- Assist in the maintanence of resuscitation and emergency equipment and undertake basic life support procedures when required
- Report all incidents and accidents to the Nurse in Charge and the Enhanced Care Practitioner and participate in the investigation of incidents and complaints as relevant and required
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essestial
Essential
- Level 2 Health and social care qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2) or relevant equivalent professional experience (working with people with mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, brain injury, cognitive impairment or children with autism)
- Trained and assessed as competent in substantially all the Band 2 Healthcare Assistant competencies for the clinical area.
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care Support, Health & Social Care, or relevant equivalent qualification (eg. NVQ Level 3). Care Cert or equivalent on joining
Person Specification
Essestial
Essential
- Level 2 Health and social care qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2) or relevant equivalent professional experience (working with people with mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, brain injury, cognitive impairment or children with autism)
- Trained and assessed as competent in substantially all the Band 2 Healthcare Assistant competencies for the clinical area.
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care Support, Health & Social Care, or relevant equivalent qualification (eg. NVQ Level 3). Care Cert or equivalent on joining
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).
