Senior Health Care Assistant

Job overview

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Do you want a career where your kindness and care make a tangible difference?

Oxleas NHS Trust is searching for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our acute mental health open rehabilitation  inpatient unit at Barefoot Loge. You'll play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges, offering them hope and stability during a difficult time.

Why you'll love working here: •    Make a Real Impact: Provide compassionate care and support to patients during a critical time in their lives. •    Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and friendly team that values your contribution and offers opportunities for growth. •    Develop Your Skills: Access excellent training and development programs to advance your career in the NHS. •    Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package alongside the intrinsic rewards of working within the NHS.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

Acute and Crisis Directorate : Healthcare Assistant (Mental Health) at Oxleas NHS Trust - Make a Difference Every Day

• To work as directed by a registered nurse.
• To provide care physical care to patients in accordance with their care plan
• Understanding the need for and always maintaining confidentiality and security.
• Adhering to all organisational and ward policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff.
• Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice.
• Behaving at all times in a professionally acceptable manner

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assist patients will all activities of daily living (eating and drinking, movement, physical comfort, personal hygiene and use of toilet facilities).
• To work at the direction of registered nurses
• Communicate effectively with patients and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in planning and liaison activities for patients.
• Inform a registered nurse as soon as possible when any change in a patient’s condition is noticed.
• Support patients in change due to admission, discharge, death or personal loss and in adapting to their new environment.
• Report any complaints or requests for information from patients immediately to the senior nurse on duty to enable prompt response.
• Use resources effectively.
• Report all risks to the senior nursing staff.
• Assist in the general running of the department by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate.
• Participate in appraisal and training of self to develop a personal development plan and strive to achieve the set objectives, including NVQs.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the line manager.
• Attend staff meetings, updates and attend mandatory training as required.
• Take responsibility for carrying a radio and responding as required.
• Work closely with Management to ensure that the Prison Health Agenda is supported at all levels in the Practice.
• Develop and maintain effective communications with all interested parties.