Job summary
Are you passionate about mental health?
Would you like a career in the NHS?
We are looking forHealthcare Assistants to work on our male acute mental health inpatient ward, Phoenix Ward.
We ask that you are committed to giving the highest standard of collaborative patient car compassionate andhave excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Does that sound like you?
In return, we can offer training and development in a supportive and close knit environment, and provide an excellent starting point in your career in mental health!
Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers contribute significantly to the standards of nursing, and patient experience and outcomes, providing valued support to our inpatient nursing and multi-disciplinary teams.
This role can be the first rung on the ladder to becoming a qualified nurse. You can progress through our apprenticeship framework without having to attend and fund a full time university course.
Clinical Support staff are the second largest staffing group behind nursing at Oxford Health Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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.
Our staff say:
I really enjoy making a difference with our patients
There are learning opportunities, and I feel supported to learn new information and integrate it with my practice
I find the team very supportive and enjoy the challenge
Want to talk about the role?
Give us a call, we would be very happy to hear from you!
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.
Our staff say:
I really enjoy making a difference with our patients
There are learning opportunities, and I feel supported to learn new information and integrate it with my practice
I find the team very supportive and enjoy the challenge
Want to talk about the role?
Give us a call, we would be very happy to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good command of English Language
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
- Awareness and acceptance of rights and needs of patients
- Able to recognize stress/anxieties in colleagues, patients and their families and offer appropriate support
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with patients with minimal supervision
- Understanding of other healthcare professional roles
- Experience of interdisciplinary working.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a therapeutic environment
- Confident and able to work alone with patients with distant supervision
- Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about delivering the highest quality care
- Ability to work as part of a team, and support all colleagues and healthcare professional
- Self-aware, resilient, and aware of own limitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of other health care professional roles
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate with patients with complex needs using clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communication incorporating motivation and encouragement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good command of English Language
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
- Awareness and acceptance of rights and needs of patients
- Able to recognize stress/anxieties in colleagues, patients and their families and offer appropriate support
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with patients with minimal supervision
- Understanding of other healthcare professional roles
- Experience of interdisciplinary working.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a therapeutic environment
- Confident and able to work alone with patients with distant supervision
- Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about delivering the highest quality care
- Ability to work as part of a team, and support all colleagues and healthcare professional
- Self-aware, resilient, and aware of own limitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of other health care professional roles
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate with patients with complex needs using clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communication incorporating motivation and encouragement.
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.
