Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - MSU CAMHS, Ardenleigh

Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen to recruit passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants that are excited to be part of MSU CAMHS at Ardenleigh hospital.

You will work alongside a highly skilled team of multidisciplinary professionals to meet the complex needs of young people. We are looking for applicants who have a specific interest to work with young people, within secure settings to provide them with high quality care to support their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

To work within an established team who always strive to offer high quality care to our service users. We are looking for someone who can adapt to change, be open to new experiences and is able to communicate easily with people from diverse backgrounds. You will receive regular clinical supervision/reflective practice from a range of professionals to enable you to excel within your role on the ward. You will also have access to additional training to enhance your learning around Trauma Informed Care, working with families, child development and Dialectical Behavioural Skills awareness.

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.