Bank Support Worker
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 11 June 2023
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Support Workers to work at the Woodlands Centre for Acute Care, part of the Sussex Partnership and based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
Our wards are looking for a compassionate and person- centred experienced Healthcare support worker with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.
The successful applicant would be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis, working in a recovery-orientated manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.
There will be opportunities to work over a 24/7 rota which includes weekend and bank holidays.
Please see an example of shift times offered across the Trust:
- Day: 07:00 - 19:30, 07:00 - 21:00
- Night: 19:00 - 07:30, 20:30 - 07:30
Please be aware the Trust do not offer sponsorship for Temporary Staffing (Bank), therefore applicants without the right to work in the UK will not be accepted.
People with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Should this vacancy receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date stated so don't delay and apply today.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy 23-bed Acute unit split into male and female wards, which sits alongside a brand new health-based place of safety ('136 suite') which opened in 2022. We are looking for support workers to work in both the new place of safety and on the ward.
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for our patients.
- Undertake care duties for patients on the ward.
- Report patients condition to qualified staff
- Document care delivery in patients notes.
- Implement individual patient care plans
- Participate in meetings, training and other work related forums.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are a large Mental health trust looking to add Support Workers to our Bank Team. The Sussex Partnership Bank is a dedicated flexible team providing the highest level of healthcare support across all wards and departments.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide exceptional support to both our clients/patients and their carers and relatives whilst maintaining professional boundaries. Our Trust was recently upgraded by CQC as GOOD in every domain except CARING, which was EXCELLENT. Due to this we are now the third leading Mental Health Trust in the country. We will strive to maintain our standards and always improve where we can and you will play an important part in this.
Woodlands has undergone recent structural changes in order to provide a safe environment for both patients and staff. Current feedback from patients tells us that the provision is a great improvement and allows staff to be out in the ward environment with the patients and have the time to nurse, which has a major positive impact on patient recovery time. Patient C's comments stated that 'this is the best inpatient stay I have had and now I am ready to go home feeling heard and valued'.
Date posted
21 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£10.90 an hour Per Hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
354-BSW-ES05
Job locations
Woodlands Centre for Acute Care
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7PT
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodlands Centre for Acute Care
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7PT
Employer's website
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