# Healthcare Assistant/Trainee MHSOP > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistanttrainee-mhsop/08efd2c2-2ca4-4f0b-a296-689025c0d5fd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistanttrainee-mhsop/08efd2c2-2ca4-4f0b-a296-689025c0d5fd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bishop Auckland - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day and Night shifts. covering a 24 hour 7 day a week service) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-30T10:50:36.536Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Bishop_Auckland/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Mental_Health_Services_Older_People/Mental_Health_Services_Older_People-v8171274 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This post is only open to current employees of TEWV. Any applications received from non-TEWV employees will not be considered. We are looking to recruit full-time enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistants/Trainees to join our team. Ceddesfeld Ward is a 15-bed inpatient all male Organic assessment and treatment ward for older people with mental health problems. This role will involve covering a 24 hour/7 day roster. The successful postholder will be working on an inpatient unit for older adults with mental health problems. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will work directly with patients, as part of a wider MDT and also with families and visitors. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job The successful postholder will improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being. You will maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs. You will be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their You will be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers. In addition to this, the postholder will assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the nurse in charge of the ward, undertaking duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision. You will maintain confidentiality and good record keeping. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role). The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Time management and ability to prioritise effectively - Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales) - Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale) **Desirable** - Competency in ECG and venepuncture ### Knowledge **Essential** - Person centred care ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. - (Trainee post: no essential experience required) **Desirable** - Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee within agreed timescale) - Care Certificate (Trainee within agreed timescale) - Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale) - Successful completion of Trust’s full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period (Trainee within agreed timescale) ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 278.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10473492) ## 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.