Job summary
Do you have a passion for improving the lives of older adults with organic mental illness?
Are you interested in developing a career in this field?
If so, this amazing opportunity on Snowdrop Ward (Walton Hospital) is for you!
Our team focuses on assessment and treatment of older adults with an organic mental illness and associated complex health presentations. If you enjoy a challenge, like working within a team and want to make a difference to the lives of older people with organic mental illness then this is the team for you!!
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant you will be:
Supporting individuals with all aspects of their daily living needs
- Assisting in the delivery of support to individuals who may present with behaviour that challenges
- Maintaining a healthy and safe environment for individuals, alongside current organisational policies and procedures
- Providing person centred care to enable individuals to make choices and live as independently as possible
- Required to work on a shift basis over a 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexible working will be considered
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres; as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasing in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations
As well as the usual NHS benefits available to our staff, here are just a few more:
- Option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave
- Free parking at all of our sites
- Local attraction discounts
- Staff health & wellbeing programmes supported by our award winning wellbeing team
- Lease car scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
- To support registered nurses in the implementation of a high standard of patient care promoting patient wellbeing ensuring a Person Centred Approach.
- Report any concerns or problems to supervising nurse, particularly relating to individual patient safety
- Ensure patients confidentiality is maintained at all times and be aware of the need for safe, plus secure storage of records.
- Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery and monitoring of individual care/treatment plans and report changes to the qualified nurse as appropriate
- Carry out assigned tasks to meet the direct care needs of each patient. Report any concerns or abnormal changes in patients physical or mental well-being to a registered nurse.
- Be aware of and follow general care routine within area, with particular reference to patients who present a high risk.
- Assist patients in meeting health, social, leisure and spiritual needs
- Ensure that all patients are afforded due respect, dignity and privacy
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
- To support registered nurses in the implementation of a high standard of patient care promoting patient wellbeing ensuring a Person Centred Approach.
- Report any concerns or problems to supervising nurse, particularly relating to individual patient safety
- Ensure patients confidentiality is maintained at all times and be aware of the need for safe, plus secure storage of records.
- Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery and monitoring of individual care/treatment plans and report changes to the qualified nurse as appropriate
- Carry out assigned tasks to meet the direct care needs of each patient. Report any concerns or abnormal changes in patients physical or mental well-being to a registered nurse.
- Be aware of and follow general care routine within area, with particular reference to patients who present a high risk.
- Assist patients in meeting health, social, leisure and spiritual needs
- Ensure that all patients are afforded due respect, dignity and privacy
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 in health / social care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Best Practice in Dementia (or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous care experience WITHIN HEALTH OR SOCIAL CARE
- Previous mental health / dementia care experience- minimum 6 months
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 in health / social care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Best Practice in Dementia (or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous care experience WITHIN HEALTH OR SOCIAL CARE
- Previous mental health / dementia care experience- minimum 6 months
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.
