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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Male Acute Ward for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker position.

Ogura Ward is a male Clinical decision Unit based at Sunflowers court for adult males aged 18 and over. The service hosts service users who are informal and those who are detained under section 2 under the MHA 83 for assessment.

Exciting environment which gives our service users opportunity to start their recovery journey.

Greater opportunities for implementation of new ideas and setting standards in line with NELFT values.

The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which is committed to the provision of high-quality patient centred care for all who use the service. Ogura Ward has a multi disciplinary team comprises of a Matron and Ward Manager, Deputies, Clinical Leads, Band 5 nurses and Band 3 Support Workers.

Main duties of the job

Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, learning disabilities, low secure services, young people and PICU.

There are 2 Consultant Psychiatrists who run ward reviews Monday to Friday with the support of three Junior doctors, an OT and OT assistant, Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist.

The post holder will ideally have previous experience of working with mental health issues and managing aggression . The role will involve supporting nursing staff during admissions, carrying out some clinical observations, taking responsibility for the safety of the ward by making sure the ward environment is safe for service users , escorting service users to their appointments and many more. Please refer to the attached JD

About us

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High-Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436).

Details

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

395-AR323-23

Job locations

Ogura Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Male Ward Unit Sunflowers Court

157 Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You should have well-developed communication skills with patients/ colleagues and be able to provide an initial response to patient and other agencies queries, concerns, and signpost/direct as appropriate. You will also be able to prioritise your work, be a team player, use your initiative and meet deadlines.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should have well-developed communication skills with patients/ colleagues and be able to provide an initial response to patient and other agencies queries, concerns, and signpost/direct as appropriate. You will also be able to prioritise your work, be a team player, use your initiative and meet deadlines.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • oNVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
  • oEducated to GCSE level
  • oExperience of working within a team
  • oExperience of working to/being accountable to more than one person

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an NHS environment
  • oAble to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • oGood interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
  • oAbility to prioritise and to work under pressure while maintaining standards
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • oNVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
  • oEducated to GCSE level
  • oExperience of working within a team
  • oExperience of working to/being accountable to more than one person

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an NHS environment
  • oAble to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • oGood interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
  • oAbility to prioritise and to work under pressure while maintaining standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Ogura Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Male Ward Unit Sunflowers Court

157 Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Ogura Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Male Ward Unit Sunflowers Court

157 Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

David Opoku Amankwaah

David.opokuamankwaah@nelft.nhs.uk

03005551208

Details

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

395-AR323-23

Job locations

Ogura Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Male Ward Unit Sunflowers Court

157 Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ


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