Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - The Barberry

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a positive attitude to work in our eating disorders in-patient unit - Cilantro based in the Barberry Building in Edgbaston, Birmingham .

Cilantro is a specialist in-patient ward that provides specialist care to those with an eating disorder. You will be supporting Nurses and the MDT to provide care to those with an eating disorder, such as Anorexia Nervosa.

Your role will include but is not exclusive to carrying out Therapeutic observations, Physical Health Observation, Meal Support, Meal Portioning, assisting with NG feeding, supporting family and carer's, support Registered Nurse's and the wider MDT to provide an excellent and evidence-based Nursing care.

Whilst experience in this area is desirable, you will receive training and guidance should you be successful in interview.

You are welcome to contact the Ward Manager Michelle Broomes on 0121 301 2400 with any questions/queries.

Main duties of the job

Therapeutic observations

Physical Observations

Pre & Post meal support

Escorting Patients

Personal Care

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-5830929

Job locations

Cilantro - Barberry Centre

Birmingham

B15 2SJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

AA

Essential

  • NVQ3 or equivalent
Person Specification

AA

Essential

  • NVQ3 or equivalent

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cilantro - Barberry Centre

Birmingham

B15 2SJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cilantro - Barberry Centre

Birmingham

B15 2SJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Michelle Broomes-McCollin

michelle.broomes1@nhs.net

01213012400

Details

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-5830929

Job locations

Cilantro - Barberry Centre

Birmingham

B15 2SJ


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