Healthcare Assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a healthcare assistant. This will be a community based role supporting band 6 MH practitioners in the development and implementation of a community care plans. You will be expected to work independently in the community and demonstrate good IT skill when inputting data. Good communication skills and de-escalation skills are vital in this role.

The Frequent attenders team is situated in Lancaster, and is supported by the frequent attender's team in Barrow.

Main duties of the job

This is a small team and you will be expected to work closely with two band 6 practitioners, they are responsible for the implementations of community care plans. The role of the team is to support, build therapeutic relationship thus reducing risks for individuals who may be placing themselves in difficult situation. Our aim is to support individuals in the reduction and frequency of emergency care use, and the reduction of self-harm. The team works very closely with other areas of the trust to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses and support workers.

We have a wealth of disciplines based around our team including Psychologists, Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Workers, Physical Health Nurses, Pharmacists, and Psychiatric consultants. We have also developed good networks with the police, NWAS, Morecambe Bay trust and substance misuse services. This ensures a holistic way of working and enables us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

The successful post holder may in times of need be expected to rotate across the specialty areas as and when needed, but primarily they will work within the FA team 9 to 5 over three day (to be agreed)

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.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-BAY632-CL

Job locations

Frequent Attenders Lancaster & Morecambe

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or 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.

Skills and Abilities

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 which includes patients, carers, nurses, police, ambulance services Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, external consultants (e.g. CQC, Audit).
Has basic IT/keyboard skills Application / interview Person Specification Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or 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.

Skills and Abilities

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 which includes patients, carers, nurses, police, ambulance services Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, external consultants (e.g. CQC, Audit).
Has basic IT/keyboard skills Application / interview Person Specification Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

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.