Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Are you a compassionate, respectful Individual committed to promoting excellence, teamwork and accountability in mental health services?

Do you have excellent communication skills that would enable you to work within the mental health inpatient service, that constantly strives to provide the best possible experience for our service users and their carers?

You will be able to demonstrate that you reflect Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Values, demonstrating motivation and desire to support patients and colleagues, providing safe, effective and patient centred care.

If your answers are yes then we would like to invite you to apply for the Health Care Assistant Positions within the Mental Health inpatient unit at Chorley Hospital.

You should have previous experience of working within mental health settings and should be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that may contribute to individuals suffering from mental health difficulties.

Main duties of the job

Whilst working on the Mental Health Unit you will be required to:-

Work as an Integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour.

Contribute to, and participate in the on- going support of patients and their carers. Contribute to the protection of patients, from abuse.

Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Date posted

05 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN889-MT

Job locations

Duxbury Ward, Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care
QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training
can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
Working as part of a team
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values
Works within a non-judgemental manner
Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care
QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training
can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
Working as part of a team
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values
Works within a non-judgemental manner
Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duxbury Ward, Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duxbury Ward, Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)