Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based on Chartwell Ward.
The role involves providing care and support to our younger adult in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission; this can be challenging at times, so patience is a must. Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite. You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self-development and training. There will be the prospect of undertaking an NVQ and Health Care Worker Certificate.
Please note that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.
Main duties of the job
Consistently delivering a patient-focused service, which promotes optimum independence. Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts. Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers. Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity. Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed, documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge. Undertaking day-to-day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge. De-escalation is required at times; also must be able to undertake PSS restraint training. Patience and understanding in talking to and caring for our young adults when they are distressed.
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Care certificate or ability to work towards Experience
An interest in working in mental health services Desirable criteria
NHS Experience Knowledge and Skills
To have a working understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising nurse. Ability to travel between Trust sites in a timely manner. To participate in Quality Improvement, Audits, Research, etc. KMPT Staff Benefits:
NHS pension scheme
- Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. Annual leave for Agenda for Change
- 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time; 29 days after 5 years NHS service; 33 days after 10 years NHS service; plus bank holidays. Flexible working
- Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- Dependent on length of NHS service. Other paid/unpaid leave
- This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. Staff Support
- KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems. NHS discounts and shopping vouchers
- Staff can sign up for discounts in travel, fashion, technology, etc. Learning and Development opportunities
- Various leadership, management, and staff topic areas. Induction
- Comprehensive Induction programme for new staff. New starter bonus
- £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff. Staff Network Forums
- Empowering and supporting network members.
Probation Period
- New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.
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The role involves providing care and support to our younger adult in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission; this can be challenging at times, so patience is a must. Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite. You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self-development and training. There will be the prospect of undertaking an NVQ and Health Care Worker Certificate.
Please note that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.
Main duties of the job
Consistently delivering a patient-focused service, which promotes optimum independence. Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts. Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers. Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity. Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed, documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge. Undertaking day-to-day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge. De-escalation is required at times; also must be able to undertake PSS restraint training. Patience and understanding in talking to and caring for our young adults when they are distressed.
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Care certificate or ability to work towards Experience
An interest in working in mental health services Desirable criteria
NHS Experience Knowledge and Skills
To have a working understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising nurse. Ability to travel between Trust sites in a timely manner. To participate in Quality Improvement, Audits, Research, etc. KMPT Staff Benefits:
NHS pension scheme
- Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. Annual leave for Agenda for Change
- 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time; 29 days after 5 years NHS service; 33 days after 10 years NHS service; plus bank holidays. Flexible working
- Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- Dependent on length of NHS service. Other paid/unpaid leave
- This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. Staff Support
- KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems. NHS discounts and shopping vouchers
- Staff can sign up for discounts in travel, fashion, technology, etc. Learning and Development opportunities
- Various leadership, management, and staff topic areas. Induction
- Comprehensive Induction programme for new staff. New starter bonus
- £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff. Staff Network Forums
- Empowering and supporting network members.
Probation Period
- New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.
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