Bank Healthcare Assistant

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and suitably experienced individual to work as a Health Care Assistant within the services in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

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

As a Healthcare Assistant, your main responsibilities will be to work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for service users.

You will be required to communicate with patients, relatives and carers and assisting with clinical duties, including personal care and ensuring infection prevention and control standards are maintained.

You will also undertake personal care duties for service users in hospital, report patient's conditions to qualified staff and document care delivery in patients notes.

You will need to use your strong communication skills, attention to detail and motivation to provide quality care for service users.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are a large Mental health trust looking to add Healthcare Assistants 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.

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-BHCA-BH06

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful Healthcare Assistant in our team you will:

  • Have a recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
  • Be fit to undertake any duties related to the role including physical interventions for the management of violence and aggression
  • Have experience working as part of a team
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
  • Have a professional and friendly demeanour

It would also be advantageous if you:

  • Have experience working within a mental health setting
  • NVQ Level 2 in care

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: newstarter@spft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful Healthcare Assistant in our team you will:

  • Have a recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
  • Be fit to undertake any duties related to the role including physical interventions for the management of violence and aggression
  • Have experience working as part of a team
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
  • Have a professional and friendly demeanour

It would also be advantageous if you:

  • Have experience working within a mental health setting
  • NVQ Level 2 in care

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: newstarter@spft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good Communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health or social care setting
Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good Communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health or social care setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Bank New Starter Team

Bank New Starter Team

newstarter@spft.nhs.uk

03003040037

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-BHCA-BH06

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HY


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