Healthcare assistant

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 02 January 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our team based at Wenric House.

Wenric House is a 21-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 PEACE 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

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

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

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum / pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6866282

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littemore

OX4 4XN

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

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Must have a good educational background
Must have good IT skills

Other requirements

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

Previous knowledge of the role would be an advantage. Previous experience working in Mental Health

Personal Qualities

Essential

Calm with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to follow instructions

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Must have a good educational background
Must have good IT skills

Other requirements

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

Previous knowledge of the role would be an advantage. Previous experience working in Mental Health

Personal Qualities

Essential

Calm with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to follow instructions

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.