Health Care Assistant

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Amberstone ward is looking for a positive, resilient, compassionate, enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant with a passion for working in rehabilitation in a person-centred way to support our patients with their recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team. We would welcome applicants from those who are motivated and dynamic in their work, supporting the team to provide an environment to work towards patient's recovery.

We are part of a trust which offers specialist training programs tailored to enable professional development, quality improvement and improve the care our patients receive.

You will be given clear objectives, direction and supervision to enhance your personal and professional development.

If you want to work somewhere where yourideas are heardand yourdevelopment supported then we wouldencourage applicants to contact us about the role and arrange an informal visit to the unit.

Main duties of the job

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for clients.Undertake personal care duties for patients in hospital or similar settingReport patients condition to qualified staff

About us

Amberstone hospital is a 28 bed Inpatient Recovery and Rehabilitation unit, situated in rural East Sussex and provides rehabilitation for adults who are recovering from serious mental illness. We believe in providing outstanding quality, safe and effective care and treatment that everyone can be proud of. The focus is to enable people to reach their full potential and achieve a smooth transition into the community. The ward works closely with Community Rehabilitation colleagues as an integral part of the award winning East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway.

You will be working to support a Multi Disciplinary Team within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Working towards patients goals and independence.

You will abide by the standards of behaviour expected by their professional body and the standards of behaviour expected of all staff in the Trust disciplinary policy and procedure. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and are responsible for making themselves aware of these policies and procedures.

Support the Trust's visions and values and in particular the promotion of a positive approach to diversity, equality, rights, and treating others with dignity and respect; to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply by adhering to the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy.

You will be working in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who offer opportunities for teaching and career development.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AE-20960

Job locations

Amberstone Hospital

Hailsham

BN274HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification is attached to this job advert. Please see these for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification is attached to this job advert. Please see these for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good General Education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
An understanding of confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good General Education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
An understanding of confidentiality

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.