Job summary
A number of exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Clinical Support Workers to work within our inpatient CAMHS service at Parkview Clinic, Moseley, Birmingham.
This service comprises of 3 wards, with a total of 34 beds. Young people age 11 - 18 are admitted to this Regional Service from across the West Midlands.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience of mental health care or experience of working in other care settings to provide high quality care. You should be able to work on your own initiative under the support and direction of registered nurses as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to provide high quality inpatient care to a diverse population. You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to relate to patients under our care and be able to forge effective professional relationships at varying levels, with care and compassion. We offer induction and training, opportunities for personal development and supervision and support. We're looking for someone who is always looking for ways to improve the care we can provide.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN A HEALTH CARE SETTING
Desirable
- EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO PRESENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ LEVEL 3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT SUBJECT.
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES,GROUP WORK AND ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Other Requirements
Essential
- ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE WARDS WITH MAINTAINING HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED
- EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVE TEAM WORKING
Person Specification
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN A HEALTH CARE SETTING
Desirable
- EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO PRESENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ LEVEL 3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT SUBJECT.
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES,GROUP WORK AND ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Other Requirements
Essential
- ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE WARDS WITH MAINTAINING HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED
- EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVE TEAM WORKING
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parkview Clinic
60 Queensbridge Road
Birmingham
B13 8QE
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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