Job summary
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of Young People who are experiencing Emotional distress and Mental Health Crisis
We are recruiting to a number of Band 3 Healthcare Assistant vacancies within our Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Ward
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Care Assistants. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and manage a workload within a very busy environment.
Working as part of a Multidisciplinary clinical team to provide safety and a place to recover from Crisis, you will play an important role in engaging with young people and their families to engage in their assessment and treatment plan to return to their community setting with better coping skills.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have experience of working in a care environment and demonstrate knowledge of the core principles of care, preferably with an NVQ Level 3 and Mental Health experience. Our desired candidates will need to be flexible to the needs of our various units and have respect for the different values, cultures and beliefs of our Young People aged between 13 to 18.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to deliver in this role, as well as sharing the values of our Trust, then we would welcome your application. Come and join our team to find out more about what makes our Trust an exciting and rewarding place to work.
For further details / informal visits contact: 02087024475
Mehmet Fuat- Ward Manager
Sarah Johnson- Modern Matron (interim)
About us
BEH is a multiple award-winning combined mental health and community Trust, providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. We are proud to be rated GOOD byCQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A strong interest in working with young people and a keen understanding of gender sensitive care and other social care issues are essential parts of the role. The ability to work as part of a larger team, in deliveringa safe and supportive service is essential.
You will need to be able to take instructions, self -motivate and energise staff and have the desire to support a culture of learning and within a robust supervision structure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A strong interest in working with young people and a keen understanding of gender sensitive care and other social care issues are essential parts of the role. The ability to work as part of a larger team, in deliveringa safe and supportive service is essential.
You will need to be able to take instructions, self -motivate and energise staff and have the desire to support a culture of learning and within a robust supervision structure.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Completion of and attending training updates in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of the key principles of the MHA 1983 as they are applied to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of appropriate Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of mental health issues, treatments and the effects and uses of medications relevant to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Understanding of the CPA process and how this relates to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working with Young people and their Carers
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Awareness of the key principles of the MHA 1983 as they are applied to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Knowledge of appropriate Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of mental health issues, treatments and the effects and uses of medications relevant to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Understanding of the CPA process and how this relates to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues.
Desirable
- Ability to work with emotional distress and high expressed emotion
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of individual service users, their relatives and carers.
- Effective listening skills
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing situations on the ward.
- Able to participate in effective teamwork.
- Ability to work under pressure while remaining and calm and maintaining quality.
- Able to make entries in notes and other records for counter signature as appropriate
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and relatives/carers verbally and in writing as required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Any physical capabilities needed. Car driver for business use (must define if need to provide own vehicle)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Completion of and attending training updates in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of the key principles of the MHA 1983 as they are applied to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of appropriate Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of mental health issues, treatments and the effects and uses of medications relevant to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Understanding of the CPA process and how this relates to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working with Young people and their Carers
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Awareness of the key principles of the MHA 1983 as they are applied to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Knowledge of appropriate Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of mental health issues, treatments and the effects and uses of medications relevant to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
- Understanding of the CPA process and how this relates to the role of the Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues.
Desirable
- Ability to work with emotional distress and high expressed emotion
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of individual service users, their relatives and carers.
- Effective listening skills
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing situations on the ward.
- Able to participate in effective teamwork.
- Ability to work under pressure while remaining and calm and maintaining quality.
- Able to make entries in notes and other records for counter signature as appropriate
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and relatives/carers verbally and in writing as required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Any physical capabilities needed. Car driver for business use (must define if need to provide own vehicle)
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).
