Job summary
As a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant on our acute mental health wards, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care and support to individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Working under the direct supervision of registered nurses, you will assist patients with their daily living needs, contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment, and actively participate in the delivery of person-centered care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive and dynamic mental health setting.
Main duties of the job
Direct patient care
Communication and teamwork
Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
Engaging in therapeutic activities
Monitoring and observing patients
Communicating effectively
Supporting the nursing team
Assisting with basic observations
Adhering to policies and procedures
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Direct patient care: assist patients with personal care needs, observe and monitor patient's wellbeing, engage patients in therapeutic activities, support patients in their ADL's, maintain a safe environment, assist with basic physical observations .
- Communication and teamwork: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers, contribute to the effective handover between shifts, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, participate in ward meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment: Adhere to Trust Policies and procedures such as infection control, safety and security, maintain confidentiality of patient information at all time, report any incidents or concerns in line with Trust Policy
- Personal and Professional development: Actively participate in mandatory training and development, undertake further training and development as identified through appraisal and service needs, maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times, reflect on own practice and identify areas for improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Direct patient care: assist patients with personal care needs, observe and monitor patient's wellbeing, engage patients in therapeutic activities, support patients in their ADL's, maintain a safe environment, assist with basic physical observations .
- Communication and teamwork: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers, contribute to the effective handover between shifts, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, participate in ward meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment: Adhere to Trust Policies and procedures such as infection control, safety and security, maintain confidentiality of patient information at all time, report any incidents or concerns in line with Trust Policy
- Personal and Professional development: Actively participate in mandatory training and development, undertake further training and development as identified through appraisal and service needs, maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times, reflect on own practice and identify areas for improvement
Person Specification
VISA
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
work experience
Desirable
Person Specification
VISA
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
work experience
Desirable
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.
