Healthcare Assistant - Ashurst Ward, Oxford

Job summary

Whatever the challenges, we believe in opportunities and there is always an opportunity for hardworking, proactive, kind, and compassionate clinicians here.

Ashurst ward is an 11 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for those who have acute or severe and enduring mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities, which require treatment which would otherwise not be able to be given in the community or acute ward environment.

Ashurst Ward aim to provide the most intensive nursing care and proactive and effective treatment to promote service users to recover and return to their usual place of residence.

You will become part of a dynamic team for patients requiring assessment, care and nursing interventions, within an environment which is fast paced, dynamic and high in engagement - with a real opportunity to make a difference to others.

Main duties of the job

• To actively engage service users in meaningful conversation and therapeutic activity. Specifically, gaining an understanding of the individuals interests and incorporating these into the activities that are planned.
• Written documentation of your observations and interactions with service users clearly and accurately on the relevant clinical system.
• To participate as a member of the team in delivering care as prescribed in the individuals care plan.
• Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of individual care plans. This will mean contributing your opinions and actively involving yourself in conversations whereby decisions are being formulated.
• Develop therapeutic relationships as part of the on-going assessment and care delivery process, and ensure relevant information is reported to the trained nurse on shift.
• Encourage and empower service users to be independent but assisting and supporting them to carry out activities of daily living when needs be.
• Be aware of basic symptomatic features that require observation and monitoring, knowing when to seek assistance and advice.
• Escort patients with section 17 leave out of the ward. This is often on the hospital grounds but may also be outside of the grounds if consultant permits.
• Undertake and record physical baseline observation. This includes pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respiration rate and temperature.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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