Job summary
Hillcrest ward is an acute Mental Health Ward
situated in Redditch and provides inpatient services across Worcestershire. It
is a vital service for supporting those with mental health difficulties of
varying complexities. The ward is supported by an established Medical team who
will continue to support the wider MDT. Hillcrest ward has a number of projects
focusing on clinical leadership, operational management and strategic planning
which will offer many opportunities for professional development. The ward has
and continues to have ongoing environmental works which enhance the patient
experience, ward safety and therapeutic facilitation.
Main duties of the job
Put
patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes
and service delivery
Deliver
the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
Be the
best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your
potential
Encourage
others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation
and continuous development
Joint
working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality
healthcare
Build
positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful
and inclusive
Work
alongside the multi-disciplinary team to deliver interventions both on the ward
and in the community
To work
with patients on a one to one and group basis to develop independent living
skills and provide psychoeducation
To
carry out enhanced observations of patients/clients to support with the
management of presenting risks
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility
for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
As part of the ward team, support the wards
senior nursing staff by assisting them to produce the best possible standards
of care and practice from within the available resources.
Carry out assigned duties involving direct
patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility
for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
As part of the ward team, support the wards
senior nursing staff by assisting them to produce the best possible standards
of care and practice from within the available resources.
Carry out assigned duties involving direct
patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour to support others and the maintenance of a positive culture
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Treat patients with respect and dignity
- Ensure that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and quality
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Good knowledge of clinical and environmental hygiene guidelines and standards
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Knowledge
Essential
- Good English
- Can demonstrate a sound awareness of the Mental Health Act
- An awareness of risk management and how this may present itself
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of MHA issues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour to support others and the maintenance of a positive culture
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Treat patients with respect and dignity
- Ensure that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and quality
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Good knowledge of clinical and environmental hygiene guidelines and standards
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Knowledge
Essential
- Good English
- Can demonstrate a sound awareness of the Mental Health Act
- An awareness of risk management and how this may present itself
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of MHA issues.
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.
