Job summary
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our passionate team, working alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, and dieticians, to make a real difference.
Cotswold House Marlborough is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward which offers inpatient and day patient treatment to adults with an eating disorder.
We have a skilful and dedicated MDT team including nurses and HCAs, and within this team you will be directly involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of treatment. Each patient has a dedicated care team whom works closely alongside colleagues to support the individual patient. You will also assist in other ward and team duties as directed by the registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
The role importantly involves shift work which provides cover 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes nights and weekends. It is a varied role that can be rich and rewarding, and you will be valued and supported by the team around you.
As a member of the nursing team the post holder is expected to demonstrate attitudinal competence through a professional, approachable, and helpful manner towards patients, their families and carers, visitors, and colleagues throughout the organisation. The post holder is expected to actively support high standards of care delivery.
About us
As a Trust we provide 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
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks Include:
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients and their families/carers in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
- Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
- Normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
- Assist at mealtimes to ensure patients have an adequate diet and bring any problems to the attention of the Nurse in Charge
- Work alongside the occupational therapy team with the delivery of activities such supporting patients with snacks and meals out in the local community
- Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities.
- Encourage patients to engage in general communication and more specifically to feel able to talk about concerns, needs and wants and feedback communications to Nurse in Charge
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks Include:
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients and their families/carers in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
- Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
- Normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
- Assist at mealtimes to ensure patients have an adequate diet and bring any problems to the attention of the Nurse in Charge
- Work alongside the occupational therapy team with the delivery of activities such supporting patients with snacks and meals out in the local community
- Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities.
- Encourage patients to engage in general communication and more specifically to feel able to talk about concerns, needs and wants and feedback communications to Nurse in Charge
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Providing Care
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders.
skills
Essential
- Ability to support & motivate patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Providing Care
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders.
skills
Essential
- Ability to support & motivate patients.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
