Job summary
- Main area
- Adult Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 186-287-24-MH-A
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Highbury Hospital
- Town
- Bulwell
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Acute
Band 3
Job overview
We are excited to announce that we are seeking keen, enthusaistic and creative individuals to join the Rowan 2 team. Rowan 2 ward is a purposed designed 16 bedded Female Adult Mental Health Inpatient service located in the City of Nottingham on the site of Highbury Hospital.
Rowan 2 provides high quality care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people aged 18-65 from Nottingham City and County who are experiencing a range of mental health and emotional difficulties.
We are seeking proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication skills to join our existing experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary team, to be involved in extensive assessments and formulations to support the planning and delivery of patient care. The multidisciplinary teams all work in a way that is collaborative, evidenced based and responsive to people's needs.
Main duties of the job
The team are looking for dynamic and experienced Healthcare Support Workers with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service. Applicants should have exprience of working in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk and be keen to join a strong and commited team. You would be expected to have knowledge of mental health and be able to identify your own skills and how these may compliment the existing team on Rowan 2.
You would be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis, working in a recovery-orientated and holistic manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.
You will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant. You will be given opportunities for training and development in different areas of the HCA role and any aspects of your particular interest.
Candidates will be expected to work a full range of shifts including day and night shifts across 7 days per week.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking commited and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to a join an existing team who are focused on patient centred and holistic care. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of developing positive, therapeutic relationships with our patient group. Applicants need to be keen to develop on their skills and knowledge while working under the supervision of qualified nurses.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within healthcare setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Good observational skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/ observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner.
- Standard computer and keyboard skills
Training
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lauren Henson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 969 1300
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