Job summary
Westerdale North ward are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant/Trainees to join our team.
Westerdale North ward is a mixed gendered 20 bedded inpatient ward for older people who experience functional mental illnesses.
This role will involve covering a 24 hour/7 day roster.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.
Maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.
To assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the nurse in charge of the ward, undertaking duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision.
To maintain confidentiality and good record keeping.
To work well as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working on an inpatient unit for older adults with mental health problems. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will work directly with patients, as part of a wider MDT and also with families and visitors.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working on an inpatient unit for older adults with mental health problems. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will work directly with patients, as part of a wider MDT and also with families and visitors.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Care Certificate (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period (Trainee within agreed timescale)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Good record keeping awareness
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
- Physical health care monitoring
- Evidence of ongoing training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs.
- physical health care experience
- working with carers/families
- working within MDT situations
knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Ongoing training in mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Care Certificate (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period (Trainee within agreed timescale)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Good record keeping awareness
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
- Physical health care monitoring
- Evidence of ongoing training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs.
- physical health care experience
- working with carers/families
- working within MDT situations
knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Ongoing training in mental health
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).
