Job summary
Are you passionate about mental health or thinking of starting a career in Mental Health? Come and Join us!
Cotswold House Oxford is 14 bedded specialist Adult Eating Disorder Unit with 6- day treatment places, based at the Warneford Hospital. Our team is dynamic, and we provide a seamless service, from inpatient to outpatient, a stepped model of care, tailored to individual needs. We offer multi-disciplinary pre-admission assessments to collaboratively plan aims and goals of admission.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the ward standards, safety for all, as well as being responsible for the diet and fluid intake of all patients.
You will assist at mealtimes, ensuring patients are having an adequate diet and, a meal of their choice. You will work with patients and report any changes in patient presentation to the Nurse in Charge for escalation to doctors. In addition, you will assist qualified staff with the admission process, ensuring new patients are orientated to their new environment, property is checked.
You will also work alongside the doctors, ensuring physical observations are done. You will assist with escorting patients to and from hospital or other appointments.
You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual, and work well in a team. You will be supporting OTs with the running of groups, involving patients in daily activities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Key Nurses and liaise with patients and their families alike
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have 2 weeks induction period. The first week your shift will start at 9-5. This period will give you the opportunity to read policies, ask questions, attend MDT handover/meet the team, attend Clinical Team Meeting which is our ward round, held on a Monday and CPAs on a Wednesday. You will also be expected to bring in your Local Induction Pack, Newcomers Guide and Dining room Competences (will have been sent to you prior to commencing new job), there are some areas that staff will need to go through with you and get you signed off.
Apart from medication, our first line of treatment is food. In your second week you will start shadowing different staff, have your dining room competences signed off, also have the feel of the ward; how it runs. Having completed your induction period you will choose to either do single shifts or long days including your 4 nights which will give you an opportunity to shadow Skin Inspection and weighing of patients.Our shift pattern is as follows:Early shift: 07:00 14:50 (20 mins break)Late shift: 13:10 21:00 (20mins break)Night shift: 21:40 07:20 (40mins break) ORLong day: 07:00 21:00 1hr break)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have 2 weeks induction period. The first week your shift will start at 9-5. This period will give you the opportunity to read policies, ask questions, attend MDT handover/meet the team, attend Clinical Team Meeting which is our ward round, held on a Monday and CPAs on a Wednesday. You will also be expected to bring in your Local Induction Pack, Newcomers Guide and Dining room Competences (will have been sent to you prior to commencing new job), there are some areas that staff will need to go through with you and get you signed off.
Apart from medication, our first line of treatment is food. In your second week you will start shadowing different staff, have your dining room competences signed off, also have the feel of the ward; how it runs. Having completed your induction period you will choose to either do single shifts or long days including your 4 nights which will give you an opportunity to shadow Skin Inspection and weighing of patients.Our shift pattern is as follows:Early shift: 07:00 14:50 (20 mins break)Late shift: 13:10 21:00 (20mins break)Night shift: 21:40 07:20 (40mins break) ORLong day: 07:00 21:00 1hr break)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and documenting information electronically
- Ability to work within the boundary of the job description.
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team.
Desirable
- Qualification related to Mental Health issues
- Awareness of mental health issues
- Basic IT Skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Documentation is recorded electronically.
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Hospital or Mental Health environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of therapy interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and documenting information electronically
- Ability to work within the boundary of the job description.
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team.
Desirable
- Qualification related to Mental Health issues
- Awareness of mental health issues
- Basic IT Skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Documentation is recorded electronically.
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Hospital or Mental Health environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of therapy interventions
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.
