Employer: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Dorset County Hospital
Town: Dorchester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/02/2025
NHS AfC: Band 3 (subject to banding)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Mental Healthcare Support Workers (MHCSW) to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi-million transformation and expansion. Have you got recent experience as a MHCSW working in both an acute setting and in mental health services? If so, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including physical injuries and emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU, and Resus. We have a dedicated clinical practice educator team to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey within this role. This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5-hour shifts (1-hour break), day and night. Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Literacy & numeracy Skills Completion of Care Certificate Conflict resolution training and Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression Training (PMVA) NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or related field Basic understanding of the Recovery Model Safe holding Training Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience of working in both healthcare and mental health services To maintain a basic working understanding of both the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) Able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives Skills and Abilities
Evidence of good communication skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Ability to work as part of a team Good organisational skills Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. Our Values
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, and experience required.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Mental Healthcare Support Workers (MHCSW) to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi-million transformation and expansion. Have you got recent experience as a MHCSW working in both an acute setting and in mental health services? If so, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including physical injuries and emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU, and Resus. We have a dedicated clinical practice educator team to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey within this role. This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5-hour shifts (1-hour break), day and night. Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Literacy & numeracy Skills Completion of Care Certificate Conflict resolution training and Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression Training (PMVA) NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or related field Basic understanding of the Recovery Model Safe holding Training Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience of working in both healthcare and mental health services To maintain a basic working understanding of both the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) Able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives Skills and Abilities
Evidence of good communication skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Ability to work as part of a team Good organisational skills Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. Our Values
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, and experience required.
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