Senior Health Care Support Worker - Older Persons Mental Health

Job summary

Gosport War Memorial Hospital is an Older Persons Mental Health Hospital for both male and female clients aged 65 years and above. It has a purpose built in-patient unit which cares for patients with both functional and organic acute mental health problems.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Senior Health care Support Worker to join our multi disciplinary team and support the qualified Nurses in providing effective mental health care in a safe therapeutic environment. This role is an exciting addition to our team to ensure effective leadership for the HCSW's.

You will require previous experience as a HCSW, with good communication skills. If you are genuinely interested in caring for older people with mental health problems then we would like to hear from you.

You will receive regular Supervision and Annual Appraisal and will be offered training opportunities to meet your Personal Development Plan.

Previous experience of working within a care environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential as you will be supported in learning in the role.

Main duties of the job

*To act as a member of MDT providing high-qualify care and advice to inpatients.

*To record clinic observations

*To carry out procedures as trained to do

*To help assess, plan/implement and evaluate patient care under the supervision of the nurse in charge.

*Plan allocated workload for shifts that promotes patient choice, cost efficiency and patient safety.

*To be aware of changes in patient's conditions and act appropriately, reporting findings to the nurse in charge.

*To ensure that all equipment used for patient care is in safe working order. To follow procedures and guidelines. To ensure equipment is serviced or replaced.

*Encourage and promote independence according to patient's ability.

*To provided leadership role to band 2 HCSW

*Promote working using recovery principals

*Act as supervisor/mentor as delegated by ward manager

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

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

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