Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 3 Healthcare Assistants/Trainees to join our team on Birch ward, where we support patients with eating disorders.
The job role will support you to care for patients on their admission to fulfil set goals and gain support and direction from the service to best support them physically and mentally.
You will be party to supporting patients during meal times and post meal times, completing physical monitoring and gain training on aspects of the physical health training from our internal team. You will also be given the opportunity to attend various training courses to expand your overall clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
You will be given the opportunity to develop skills in physical health tasks and the monitoring of patients but will also be trained to support with delivering inventions to improve quality of life and patient care.
You will be given the opportunity to work parallel with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure each avenue of the service is offered and explored when agreed. The role requires someone who is caring, creative, enthusiastic, and motivated who wants to make a difference to people's lives.
About us
The successful applicant will work with patients and carer/families with the support of a friendly multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based intervention and high-quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The successful candidate should have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The successful candidate should have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee - 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCAFramework within 6-month probationary period
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Care Certificate (Trainee - e must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
- Trainee - Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (withinagreed timescales)
- Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee - 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCAFramework within 6-month probationary period
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Care Certificate (Trainee - e must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
- Trainee - Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (withinagreed timescales)
- Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
