Healthcare Assistant (Band 2)

Job summary

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to work on Mulberry Ward, which is located within the grounds of the Great Oaks site and offers an inpatient facility for predominantly ages 18-65 adults experiencing functional mental health issues. We do aid in the management of combined mental illness and frailty, also accommodating an all-age approach within a frailty framework.

Patient care is governed by our multi-disciplinary collaborative approach where extensive assessment and individualised treatment plans form part of our pathways whilst stabilising acute symptoms. We are committed to the ethos of the recovery model promoting hope, optimism and innovative ways of working in partnership with patients.

We are looking for people that will provide compassionate, safe and effective, person-centred care to our patients and who will strive to be the best they can be in their role. If you are committed to enabling the assessment, recovery and management of individuals with complex and acute mental health needs, we would like to hear from you to ensure we provide continued high-quality care whilst supporting the existing team in a dynamic clinical environment.

We value highly motivated, enthusiastic and resilient staff to work alongside members of the multi-disciplinary team whilst taking direction from qualified staff nurses. Support will be offered through regular clinical and managerial supervision.

Main duties of the job

Assisting patients with activities of daily living that they cannot achieve alone, seeking advice from and reporting to Registered Nurses in demonstrating initiative

Always maintaining patient dignity and promoting patient independence. Allowing for individual expression emotionally and of their personality and acting as a chaperone when required.

Observing patients and reporting to Registered Nurses verbally and in writing, especially with regard to untoward incidents.

Carrying out simple nursing procedures as instructed at the discretion of Registered Nurses, reporting on and recording findings, (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate, maintaining fluid balance charts, diet charts, testing urine, weighing patients).

Assisting Registered Nurses in the care of those requiring full nursing care.

At the discretion of Registered Nurses, escorting patients between departments in the Hospital and on therapeutic outings.

Developing and maintaining self-awareness during inter-personal contact with patients; demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, compassion and understanding.

Carrying out therapeutic and recreational programs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responding to routine relative/carer enquiries, reporting these to Registered Nurses and passing on other enquiries to them.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/