Job summary
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in a unique, innovative and fast growing service, you will need to be adaptable, creative and able to provide high levels of support to patients through their recovery from their eating disorder and any associated co-morbidities.
Main duties of the job
As Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff to implement the care plans of patients at Schoen Clinic Newbridge. The nursing staff will decide the detailed care plans in conjunction with best practice (e.g., NICE guidelines), and HCAs will participate in the development and implementation of daily activities to support the care plans.
About us
Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based on our five key values:
Accountable: Taking ownership of the things I say and do
Caring: Treating others as I would like to be treated
Collaborative: Working together to make a winning team
Courageous: Being proud to be different and challenge the norm
Determined: Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations
Schoen Clinic Newbridge is a highly specialised treatment hospital for children, teens and young adults aged 8-18 years with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and OSFED. We widely regarded as one of the best eating disorder hospitals for children, teens and young people in the United Kingdom. Schoen Clinic Newbridge is based on the outskirts of Sutton Coldfield, just off the A452 and 4 miles from the local train station.
We provide inpatient care and private short-stay options for children and teens aged 8-18 years and also offer a day care treatment programme where patients attend on set days, during the day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached 'Schoen Clinic Bank Healthcare Assistant Job Description' for further details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached 'Schoen Clinic Bank Healthcare Assistant Job Description' for further details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Must be able to ensure safe practice
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Experienced in MS Office systems in particular Word and Outlook
- Able to organise and prioritise time effectively
- To work as an effective team member and display a adaptable and supportive approach when appropriate
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working sensitively with patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Competent to undertake basic physical observations
- Experience of using IT based patient record systems
- At least 12 months experience of working as a HCA in an inpatient environment
- To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality and diversity
- Knowledge of MHA and Children Act
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Must be able to ensure safe practice
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Experienced in MS Office systems in particular Word and Outlook
- Able to organise and prioritise time effectively
- To work as an effective team member and display a adaptable and supportive approach when appropriate
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working sensitively with patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Competent to undertake basic physical observations
- Experience of using IT based patient record systems
- At least 12 months experience of working as a HCA in an inpatient environment
- To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality and diversity
- Knowledge of MHA and Children Act
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of professional development
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.
