Job summary
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our Hospital Division In-Patient Rehabilitation service as Clinical Support Workers.
These roles involve direct, face to face patient care to patients with complex care needs.
This advert is for Full Time Position in our Rehab service which is a 24 hour service. Successful candidates will be placed according to need and vacancies across the rehab wards.
Note this advert has a capped number of applications, so may close sooner than advertised.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker in the hospital Division will be required to participate and assist in the delivery of care for service users within the inpatient adult mental health rehabilitation services. Working as a member of the ward/nursing team, to actively support patients with their care, assessment and needs. To take part in the assessment of care needs, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and risk assessments, with supervision and in line with the patient centred approach to care and Trust policies and procedures. You will be required to engage patients in ward-based activities and support them with community-based activities.
You will be required to actively support patients with their activities of daily living and creating their weekly activity planners with them . You will be required to co facilitate/facilitate activities on the ward. It would be desirable to have experience in a rehabilitation setting and have the relevant skills required to support patients towards their rehabilitation recovery.
You will be expected to undertake day and night shifts across a 7 day working pattern and be required to complete training on the prevention of management and violence (PMVA) and basic life support (BLS).
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
NHS Discounts, generous annual leave, and NHS pension scheme
Excellent internal staff network
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Support Worker in the hospital Division will be required to participate and assist in the delivery of care for service users within the inpatient adult mental health rehabilitation services. Working as a member of the ward/MDT, to actively support patients with their care, assessment and needs. To take part in the assessment of care needs, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and risk assessments, with supervision and in line with the patient centred approach to care and Trust values, policies and procedures. You will be required to engage patients in ward-based activities and support them with community-based activities.
You will be required to actively support patients with their activities of daily living and creating their weekly activity planners with them . You will be required to co facilitate/facilitate activities on the ward. It would be desirable to have experience in a rehabilitation setting and have the relevant skills required to support patients towards their rehabilitation recovery.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Support Worker in the hospital Division will be required to participate and assist in the delivery of care for service users within the inpatient adult mental health rehabilitation services. Working as a member of the ward/MDT, to actively support patients with their care, assessment and needs. To take part in the assessment of care needs, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and risk assessments, with supervision and in line with the patient centred approach to care and Trust values, policies and procedures. You will be required to engage patients in ward-based activities and support them with community-based activities.
You will be required to actively support patients with their activities of daily living and creating their weekly activity planners with them . You will be required to co facilitate/facilitate activities on the ward. It would be desirable to have experience in a rehabilitation setting and have the relevant skills required to support patients towards their rehabilitation recovery.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Mental Health or Certificate in Mental Health or Current experience within a Mental Health or Substance Misuse Team.
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A - E qualifications - which must include Maths and English).
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient / service user care within the wider context of the organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position
- To be able to demonstrate awareness of a range of factors that contribute to mental ill health or addiction
Desirable
- Demonstrate skills in undertaking a range of physically observation ie BP, Pulse, respiration rate, urinalysis
- Demonstrate awareness of the Mental Health Act and its implications/ Demonstrate awareness of Health and Social Care or Substance Abuse legislation relevant to role
- Currently working in a care delivery role in either mental health; acute or community setting
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Mental Health or Certificate in Mental Health or Current experience within a Mental Health or Substance Misuse Team.
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A - E qualifications - which must include Maths and English).
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient / service user care within the wider context of the organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position
- To be able to demonstrate awareness of a range of factors that contribute to mental ill health or addiction
Desirable
- Demonstrate skills in undertaking a range of physically observation ie BP, Pulse, respiration rate, urinalysis
- Demonstrate awareness of the Mental Health Act and its implications/ Demonstrate awareness of Health and Social Care or Substance Abuse legislation relevant to role
- Currently working in a care delivery role in either mental health; acute or community setting
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.
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.
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).
