NHS
Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: C9186-24-0168?language=en&page=2&sort=publicationDateDesc
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills, diplomatic, caring and sympathetic.
- Ability to be flexible
- developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills, diplomatic, caring and sympathetic.
- Ability to be flexible
- developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Job summary
The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Main duties of the job
The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Integrated Specialist Services provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their demands. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our established Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team.
The Orion Unit is an 8 bedded inpatient service for adults with an intellectual disability and complex mental health needs and / or challenging behaviours that cannot be met within the community. We offer specialist support tailored to the individual. Working flexibly, utilising a broad range of models and interventions; within a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Unit supports people in times of crisis, difficulty and distress; effectively collaborating between professionals, the person, family/carers and networks that support them. We work alongside our community colleagues and receiving services.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work within the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team, based at the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Date posted
16 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-122-24-MH
Job locations
Orion Unit
Highbury Hospital
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced healthcare assistant with experience with patients with IDD:
Is looking for a new opportunity to work in a team that will help develop you to achieve your goals to become the best you can be?
Would like a role where no two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine?
If so, then the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital Intellectual Disabilities Service is the place to begin or continue your career.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated healthcare assistant to join our established assessment and treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant who has an interest in working within an Intellectual Disability inpatient setting.
You will be required to have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience. You will need to demonstrate an ability to motivate the team, show initiative, work as part of a team alongside a ward based Multi-Disciplinary Team working under the direction of a registered nurse.
You will need planning and organisational skills to organise your day to day work tasks or activities to deliver care within the parameters of the patients care plan and give direction to band 2 staff members where appropriate. You will liaise closely with other health and social care professionals as well as with patients family and carers, therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You may be required to assist in the treatment/activities for patients within the inpatient environment under the direction and leadership of a registered professional which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
You will be working with a highly motivated team that are committed to Personal and Professional development through Performance Appraisal & Development and Clinical Supervision.
Are you a caring individual who has experience and understanding of the needs of people who have an Intellectual Disability and associated Mental Health needs, Personality Disorder, and who have Behaviours that Challenge the Service? If you are looking to work in a fast paced and at times challenging but rewarding environment please apply or contact the Orion Unit for further details.
Please note this post does not meet skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above, however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevant skill and pay criteria here Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced healthcare assistant with experience with patients with IDD:
Is looking for a new opportunity to work in a team that will help develop you to achieve your goals to become the best you can be?
Would like a role where no two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine?
If so, then the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital Intellectual Disabilities Service is the place to begin or continue your career.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated healthcare assistant to join our established assessment and treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant who has an interest in working within an Intellectual Disability inpatient setting.
You will be required to have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience. You will need to demonstrate an ability to motivate the team, show initiative, work as part of a team alongside a ward based Multi-Disciplinary Team working under the direction of a registered nurse.
You will need planning and organisational skills to organise your day to day work tasks or activities to deliver care within the parameters of the patients care plan and give direction to band 2 staff members where appropriate. You will liaise closely with other health and social care professionals as well as with patients family and carers, therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You may be required to assist in the treatment/activities for patients within the inpatient environment under the direction and leadership of a registered professional which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
You will be working with a highly motivated team that are committed to Personal and Professional development through Performance Appraisal & Development and Clinical Supervision.
Are you a caring individual who has experience and understanding of the needs of people who have an Intellectual Disability and associated Mental Health needs, Personality Disorder, and who have Behaviours that Challenge the Service? If you are looking to work in a fast paced and at times challenging but rewarding environment please apply or contact the Orion Unit for further details.
Please note this post does not meet skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above, however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevant skill and pay criteria here Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Experience
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Skills
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Training
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Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
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Experience
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Skills
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Training
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Orion Unit
Highbury Hospital
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Orion Unit
Highbury Hospital
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.