Oxford Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Adolescent Mental Health - CAMHS PICU

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Job summary

What would you do in a zombie apocalypse?

How would you sell a freezer to an eskimo?

These are the types of quirky questions and challenges that will come from working with children and young people. It will certainly keep you on your toes and get you thinking.

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our energetic, friendly, supportive and caring team at the Meadow Unit.

HCAs are crucial to the running of our Mental Health Unit. They work alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists, and dieticians to provide 24/7 compassionate care to young people admitted to the our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for children and young people.

We provide care for young people with a range of difficulties including eating disorders, anxiety OCD, depression and bipolar mood disorders, unusual experiences and psychosis, trauma, self-harm, and relationship and attachment-based difficulties. Families are often contending with multiple and complex psycho-social difficulties, and we aim to take a holistic approach guided by evidence and best-practice.

* Please note, this advert will close once sufficient applications are received *

Main duties of the job

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate and enthusiastic and who are able to work collaboratively with our service users and family during an acute phase of a young person's illness.

If you are looking for a career where you can develop yourself and grow within, or you are looking for a new opportunity, a career change and challenge we would love to hear from you.

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

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro-rata (with PICU Enhancement of £1475.00 per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OC6836669

Job locations

Meadow Unit CAMHS PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the Meadow Unit , please contact Tom Lankester on Tom.Lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or01865 901400.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the Meadow Unit , please contact Tom Lankester on Tom.Lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or01865 901400.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
Ability to support & motivate patients

Skills

Essential

Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively
Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in the induction of new staff and bank staff under supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage challenging behaviours and an emotional robustness
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Genuine interest and commitment to working with young people and their families.
Able to maintain boundaries with the client group and their families

Experience

Essential

Experience or Interest in providing care (e.g. child / elderly relative)

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
Ability to support & motivate patients

Skills

Essential

Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively
Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in the induction of new staff and bank staff under supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage challenging behaviours and an emotional robustness
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Genuine interest and commitment to working with young people and their families.
Able to maintain boundaries with the client group and their families

Experience

Essential

Experience or Interest in providing care (e.g. child / elderly relative)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit CAMHS PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit CAMHS PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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