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Job summary

Main area
Adult Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.)
Job ref
346-NYA-117-24
Employer
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Lane Hospital
Town
Scarborough
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to work on our male  ward, Danby, at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough. The position is for a full time HCA.

Danby ward is a 13  bedded male acute ward.   The ward actively encourages development and training opportunities and encourage the role within this progressing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.

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.

 

 

Main duties of the job

To improve the lives of males  with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.
To 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.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.

Working for our organisation

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Please contact Danby Ward to arrange an informal chat or visit.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Person centred care

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
  • Competency in record keeping
  • Approved techniques in physical health interventions

personnel attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
  • Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
  • Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
  • Committed to continual quality and service improvement
  • Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Longhorn
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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