Have you recently completed a psychology degree and would like to gain some experience working as a bank HCA? Are you an experienced HCA who has worked with children and young people with eating disorders and would like to progress with a career at ELLERN Mede? Or would you like to gain experience within eating disorders healthcare as full training is provided at Ellern Mede?
We are looking for dedicated and passionate candidates to join our team and help positively shape the lives of the children and young people we work with. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will help our patients meet their health and social care needs by providing support that is of the highest standard. Your determination to never give up will act like a beacon of hope for our patients as they embark on their treatment journey to address their eating disorder.
Working with children and young people with eating disorders can be exceptionally challenging. You will need to be emotionally resilient at times; however, you will be working as part of a team who will support you as well.
Please note we are not able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Positively and proactively engage with patients. Provide healthcare support to patients. Assist with the documentation of patient journeys, including completing paperwork, recording observations, and communicating with colleagues effectively. Support patients at times of emotional distress and provide care and treatment. At times this can be against the patients' wishes. Liaise with colleagues, external professionals, patients, and their loved ones with respect and dignity. Undertake assigned and/or delegated duties of the Nurse in Charge, including observations. Engage with all prescribed training (face to face and eLearning). About us
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders, and our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short-term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases. Free Meals At Work Specialist Eating Disorders Training Blue Light Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Annual Leave based on pro rata Person Specification
Qualification
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Psychology degree. Experience
Demonstration of working in healthcare or with young people. The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with and relating to young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Positively and proactively engage with patients. Provide healthcare support to patients. Assist with the documentation of patient journeys, including completing paperwork, recording observations, and communicating with colleagues effectively. Support patients at times of emotional distress and provide care and treatment. At times this can be against the patients' wishes. Liaise with colleagues, external professionals, patients, and their loved ones with respect and dignity. Undertake assigned and/or delegated duties of the Nurse in Charge, including observations. Engage with all prescribed training (face to face and eLearning). About us
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders, and our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short-term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases. Free Meals At Work Specialist Eating Disorders Training Blue Light Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Annual Leave based on pro rata Person Specification
Qualification
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Psychology degree. Experience
Demonstration of working in healthcare or with young people. The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with and relating to young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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