Health Care Assistant - 136 Suite East
Band 3
Main area
Mental Health Healthcare Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
201-25-107
Site
Fletcher Ward - Bodmin Hospital
Town
Bodmin
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Per annum/ Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/02/2025 23:59 Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Strategic Themes Great Care Care based on what matters to people. Care provided at home or close to home. Improvement through learning, research and innovation. Prevention and alternatives to hospital. Great Organisation Buildings that support health and wellbeing. Technology enabled care. Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services. Safe, efficient, effective and productive. Great People A place people love to work and feel valued. Living our values with staff (all voices count). Attract, grow and develop talent. Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen. Great Partner Encourage and enable effective partnerships. Joined-up community services. Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities. Reduce our impact on the environment. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. Job overview Do you have the patience, compassion and motivation to work with those experiencing an acute mental health crisis? Do you value working within a strong team of nurses, doctors, and allied health care professionals? If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Within our mental health services, we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients as well as having Section 136 suites in two sites across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to. Patients admitted to the ward may be experiencing acute distress and present with a significant deterioration in mental state, risk of self-harm, self-neglect, or harm to others. We support patients that may be admitted informally or detained under a section of the mental health act. Patients may need intensive assessment and immediate intervention. We have full time and part time band 3 Healthcare Assistant positions available. Main duties of the job
We aim to provide a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation within a safe environment. We value positive risk taking to enable clients to move forward with their lives and promote recovery. We aim to provide person-centered care in every aspect of our role and promote patient involvement in their care and treatment plans. We aim to provide this service by respecting the privacy, choices, and confidentiality of each individual service user, respecting their cultural, religious, and sexual preferences. The service is committed to being accessible, non-discriminatory, equitable, warm, and friendly. We aim to achieve an individual service user’s potential in a collaborative relationship, by addressing concerns raised by the service user by supporting, empowering, and encouraging them to take control of their lives. Within the team, we all try to listen calmly, respectfully, and patiently to others and treat everyone in a kind courteous manner. We will all try to be open and honest and work together to promote positive change and recovery. This is a busy environment, and the needs of each individual cannot always be met instantly but should be met in a timely manner. The safety of the staff and patients here is the team’s priority. Working for our organisation We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience Experience
Essential criteria
Experience working with patients who have complex and challenging mental health needs including social and psychological issues Desirable criteria
Previous experience working in acute psychiatric unit / setting At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Band 3
Main area
Mental Health Healthcare Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
201-25-107
Site
Fletcher Ward - Bodmin Hospital
Town
Bodmin
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Per annum/ Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/02/2025 23:59 Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Strategic Themes Great Care Care based on what matters to people. Care provided at home or close to home. Improvement through learning, research and innovation. Prevention and alternatives to hospital. Great Organisation Buildings that support health and wellbeing. Technology enabled care. Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services. Safe, efficient, effective and productive. Great People A place people love to work and feel valued. Living our values with staff (all voices count). Attract, grow and develop talent. Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen. Great Partner Encourage and enable effective partnerships. Joined-up community services. Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities. Reduce our impact on the environment. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. Job overview Do you have the patience, compassion and motivation to work with those experiencing an acute mental health crisis? Do you value working within a strong team of nurses, doctors, and allied health care professionals? If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Within our mental health services, we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients as well as having Section 136 suites in two sites across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to. Patients admitted to the ward may be experiencing acute distress and present with a significant deterioration in mental state, risk of self-harm, self-neglect, or harm to others. We support patients that may be admitted informally or detained under a section of the mental health act. Patients may need intensive assessment and immediate intervention. We have full time and part time band 3 Healthcare Assistant positions available. Main duties of the job
We aim to provide a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation within a safe environment. We value positive risk taking to enable clients to move forward with their lives and promote recovery. We aim to provide person-centered care in every aspect of our role and promote patient involvement in their care and treatment plans. We aim to provide this service by respecting the privacy, choices, and confidentiality of each individual service user, respecting their cultural, religious, and sexual preferences. The service is committed to being accessible, non-discriminatory, equitable, warm, and friendly. We aim to achieve an individual service user’s potential in a collaborative relationship, by addressing concerns raised by the service user by supporting, empowering, and encouraging them to take control of their lives. Within the team, we all try to listen calmly, respectfully, and patiently to others and treat everyone in a kind courteous manner. We will all try to be open and honest and work together to promote positive change and recovery. This is a busy environment, and the needs of each individual cannot always be met instantly but should be met in a timely manner. The safety of the staff and patients here is the team’s priority. Working for our organisation We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience Experience
Essential criteria
Experience working with patients who have complex and challenging mental health needs including social and psychological issues Desirable criteria
Previous experience working in acute psychiatric unit / setting At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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