Oxford Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our team based at Woodlands House, Aylesbury.

Woodlands House is a 20-bedded low secure forensic ward for male adult, offering services to people suffering from enduring mental illness. We work within the principles of the recovery model and encourage families' involvement with those in our care.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to contribute and participate under supervision in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.

It is mandatory for you to complete Management of Violence Aggression Training, Breakaway Training and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hours 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.

About us

At Woodlands House staff wellbeing is very important to us and we have great number of initiatives for our staff to grow.

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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum | Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS5886330-C

Job locations

Woodlands House

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role of a Healthcare/Support Worker within Forensic Inpatient Services is a core member of the ward team. Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff you will deliver care to mentally disordered patients and assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their nursing care needs.As a member of the ward team, you will actively contribute to a positive environment in which excellence in care can flourish.

Please see Job Description for additional details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for additional details.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

Must be physically able to complete our Restraint Training - will be a mandatory requirement if you are successful in your application.

Experience

Essential

Has previous experience in working health care setting

Desirable

Has previously worked in a forensic Mental Healthcare setting

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Desirable

Calm with good interpersonal skills
Previous public service experience
IT Skills

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

Must be physically able to complete our Restraint Training - will be a mandatory requirement if you are successful in your application.

Experience

Essential

Has previous experience in working health care setting

Desirable

Has previously worked in a forensic Mental Healthcare setting

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Desirable

Calm with good interpersonal skills
Previous public service experience
IT Skills

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.