Job summary

Are you looking to step into a Healthcare environment? Or are you seeking to expand your skillset in an in-patient environment?

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to work in our mixed Rehabilitation inpatient ward, Opal ward at our Aylesbury Site.

Opal ward is a 20 bedded mixed ward including a Hospital Based Place of Safety (HBPOS). We provide care and treatment for patients experiencing chronic mental and physical health problems.

Within this role you can progress onto becoming a qualified nurse. Or join the trust's apprenticeship framework and benefit from a fully funded university course.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant the principal responsibilities are:

• To conduct assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of patients under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
• To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care and support to patients during activities and leisure, providing details of mental state and risk factors.
• To collaborate with patients on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional.
• You must have excellent communication skills, be dependable, punctual, and work well in a team, whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred and recovery approach to care and treatment.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups