Job summary o Take the next step in your healthcare career in an award-winning NHS Trust with a reputation for high quality delivery & Range of roles available which could include being a part of; Older people's functional mental health, Organic Assessment and Treatment, Psychiatric Intensive Care, Working Age Treatment and Assessment, Crisis Team, Specialist Recovery Service, Full NHS terms and conditions and enhanced benefits packageo Develop your skills in a friendly environment with various opportunities for progression and skill development within your role Our enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced healthcare support workers, work under the supervision of healthcare professionals to support them and help patients on their journey back to full health.
Working as part of an established clinical team the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to work in the clinical service that matches your skills, experiences, and individual needs.
Main duties of the job The Health Care Support worker play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to patients at the Trust.
Working in a busy clinical environment, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure all patients are cared for and treated with dignity and respect and receive the highest quality of care.
Duties will be varied and will include: Demonstrate what it means in practice to promote and provide person centred care treatmentSupport by obtaining valid consent, and carrying out risk assessmentsWork in partnership with the individual, their carer, families and the wider healthcare teamPromote clinical effectiveness, safety and a good experience for the individualMaking patients comfortableTalking and listening to patientsInvolved in patient activities and support them to use ward facilitatesYou will also gain experience in gaining a number of key clinical skills throughout the programme.
About us In return, you will work in a supportive environment, with a team that understands having fun and enjoying work is important to building successful teams and services.
If you are ambitious to progress beyond this role, you will be given the support and time to do this.We understand the importance of maintaining a work life balance and we fully encourage and support a wide range of flexible working initiatives.
If the working hours/arrangements for this role do not meet your requirements, please don't let this deter you from applying, we would welcome an application from you and will happily discuss any working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information and more detail on the roles we have available.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience Working knowledge of physical or mental health issues including: mental health legislation, medication management Standard IT skills Desirable Willingness to undertake further academic development Skills and Competencies Desirable Mandatory training for the management of violence and aggression Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working within physical or mental health services Competency in taking physical observations