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Teitl cyflogwr
Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Intensive Support Team (IST) is a service designed to support individuals with a learning disability who are struggling with mental health crisis and/or behavioural distress which is placing them at risk of admission to hospital. The team is expected to meet the holistic needs of service users and carers, avoiding hospital admission where possible.
IST are looking for a Healthcare Assistant with the passion and skills to join an innovative team, working locally within Central and West Lancashire, but at times across the whole of LSCft footprint. The Consultant Nurse leads the team of dedicated Practitioners to supporting a caseload of people needing intensive support. There are three locality arms of the team (Spokes) who work in partnership with local service users and key agencies providing vital support in helping people remain safe in community.
An opportunity has opened for a Healthcare Assistant with relevant skills and experience to join the team. The service is very much committed to providing a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing and the post holder will be part of a team approach to offering interventions to people who are at risk of breakdown in care and admission to hospital.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Being a Healthcare Assistant in the IST gives you the opportunity to:
- Help the most vulnerable people at risk of care breakdown or hospital admission.
- Be part of an innovative team striving to ensure people receive good quality care.
- Develop your understanding of positive behavioral support, risk management, managing mental health conditions, and building independent living skills.
The clinical development of our employees is a high priority, so the successful applicant will join a service that regularly provides clinical and career development opportunities.
The Post holder is expected to work 4 days per week, over two long shifts (8-8) and two standard shifts, which include rotating weekend cover to meet the needs of team and Trust network.
A means of transport is essential, and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced CRB check.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We want to recruit people to the service who share our values and are confident in their ability to contribute to the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.
Staff at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust work to improve lives with a culture based on four core values:
We are kind
We are a team
We are respectful
We are always learning
To keep informed of latest trust news and events follow us on twitter @Lscft_jobs and @WeAreLSCFT
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent.
- Evidence continuing professional development.
- Willingness to undertake education and learning activities to contribute to team competence.
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working knowledge of key issues in learning disability.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Have some knowledge of IT equipment and be willing to learn how to work within technological systems essential to the post.
- Knowledge of lone working and associated risk management.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good communication skills (Written & Verbal).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under supervision.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicolette Powell
- Teitl y swydd
- Modern Matron
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07790588898
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Rhif ffôn
- 01772 215833
Rhestr swyddi gyda Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth