Job summary
Do you have experience in Mental Health and want to make a difference in the day to day lives of vulnerable people?
Are you looking to build a career and develop further within Eating Disorders?
We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the function! Step Care is an exciting service being developed by the HOPE Provider Collaborative. The Step Care team will focus on adults with eating disorders who meet the threshold for inpatient care. In some cases, admission will be prevented and in others, people will be stepped down to the Step Care service following a short inpatient admission.
Integrated step care consists of three phases:1. Starting well2. Working Towards Recovery3. Staying well
The model is underpinned by enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) and is fully integrated with community teams and inpatient services to offer a seamless service.
Step Care maximises the use of new technology, provides care close to home, reduces admissions, length of stay, waiting times and provides earlier discharge from inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the AED Step Care team in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
- Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently.
- Carry out delegated care tasks including supported meals and skills sessions.
- Assess and promote good physical health and raise any concerns with the Team.
- Assist the team to identify and manage areas of risk in the home environment to safeguard health and safety for patients and their families.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Basic understanding of eating disorders and how they are treated
- Knowledge of mental health disorders
- Able to work remotely and have good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft teams
Desirable
- Previous DN team experience
- In depth knowledge of eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to support & motivate patients
- Ability to work on his/her own, but with supervision
Desirable
- Completion of the care certificate or willingness to undertake level 3 senior health care support worker apprenticeship certificate
- Mandatory Training MHA Induction / Refresher Managing Challenging Behaviour (Post holder will agree to undertake training of all the above as required).
Competence/Expertise
Essential
- Willingness and ability to role model healthy eating behaviour with patients and support as trained/required.
- Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in the induction of new staff
Desirable
- Ability to be resourceful & use problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital or Mental Health environment
Desirable
- Experience of therapy intervention
- Experience of working MDTs
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work with the aid of supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Is flexible and reliable.
- Recognise own abilities & be willing to engage in reflective practice as a means of learning & developing one's own practice
Desirable
- Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
- Interest in personal & professional development
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Basic understanding of eating disorders and how they are treated
- Knowledge of mental health disorders
- Able to work remotely and have good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft teams
Desirable
- Previous DN team experience
- In depth knowledge of eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to support & motivate patients
- Ability to work on his/her own, but with supervision
Desirable
- Completion of the care certificate or willingness to undertake level 3 senior health care support worker apprenticeship certificate
- Mandatory Training MHA Induction / Refresher Managing Challenging Behaviour (Post holder will agree to undertake training of all the above as required).
Competence/Expertise
Essential
- Willingness and ability to role model healthy eating behaviour with patients and support as trained/required.
- Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in the induction of new staff
Desirable
- Ability to be resourceful & use problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital or Mental Health environment
Desirable
- Experience of therapy intervention
- Experience of working MDTs
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work with the aid of supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Is flexible and reliable.
- Recognise own abilities & be willing to engage in reflective practice as a means of learning & developing one's own practice
Desirable
- Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
- Interest in personal & professional development
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.
