# Health Care Assistant - Band 2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-band-2/f3516f84-8804-4fcd-902f-381c226de111 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-band-2/f3516f84-8804-4fcd-902f-381c226de111.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £24,169 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2025-05-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-05-06T14:30:47.411Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Health_Social_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute/Acute-v7174756 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7174756?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.shsc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## Person Specification ### VISA **Essential** - To have an active VISA ### Knowledge **Essential** - Mental health knowledge ### work experience **Desirable** - Previous work as a HCA ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 605.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9405918) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.