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Job overview
As a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant on our acute mental health wards, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care and support to individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Working under the direct supervision of registered nurses, you will assist patients with their daily living needs, contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment, and actively participate in the delivery of person-centered care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive and dynamic mental health setting.
Main duties of the job
Direct patient care
Communication and teamwork
Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
Engaging in therapeutic activities
Monitoring and observing patients
Communicating effectively
Supporting the nursing team
Assisting with basic observations
Adhering to policies and procedures
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Direct patient care: assist patients with personal care needs, observe and monitor patient's wellbeing, engage patients in therapeutic activities, support patients in their ADL's, maintain a safe environment, assist with basic physical observations .
- Communication and teamwork: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers, contribute to the effective handover between shifts, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, participate in ward meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment: Adhere to Trust Policies and procedures such as infection control, safety and security, maintain confidentiality of patient information at all time, report any incidents or concerns in line with Trust Policy
- Personal and Professional development: Actively participate in mandatory training and development, undertake further training and development as identified through appraisal and service needs, maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times, reflect on own practice and identify areas for improvement
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Health Care Assistant - Band 2 with Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £24,169 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 May 2025.
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