Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex. Poplar Adolescent Unit is a 14 bedded general acute ward supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues.
Poplar is a supportive MDT passionate in developing CAMHS clinicians. We can provide further CAMHS training and opportunities for further development in DBT skills, ASD and more. If you are looking to start your CAMHS journey this your sign to apply!
This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health, improving outcomes for young people, works well in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting young people with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, such as depression or psychosis, and working with young people who have likely felt or attempted suicidal. You will be required to provide person centred care and working, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
Young people, relatives, carers and other staff will find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpful and friendly disposition, upholding the ethos of EPUT of good customer care at all times with an awareness of own attitude at all times.
Not enough experience but still want to join EPUT as a Health Care Assistant?
We have a solution for you.
If you have been successful at the interview stage, but do not have enough experience for this role, you may be offered a position as a Band 2 Heath Care Assistant Apprentice. As part of the Band 2 HCA role you will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship scheme, providing you with the opportunity to earn as you learn. This role enables you to gain valuable experience on the wards/community settings whilst working towards gaining your Care Certificate and naturally progressing into the guaranteed Band 3 HCA role.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that safe practice to be maintained, by a full awareness of Policies and Procedures regarding aspects of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
- Promoting the recovery model of care and social inclusion
- An awareness and to keep updated of the Care Quality commission standards
- Aware of one own appearance, ensure the Trust uniform is worn correctly and is clean and presentable
- The post holder will be prepared to work within the 24 hours service, 7 days per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) and (MCA) Mental Capacity Assessments.
- Take responsibility to ensure all mandatory training is up to date
- Aware of ones own self-development needs and attend appropriate courses as agreed at appraisal.
- Attend in-service and other training as required.
- To be appraised once a year
- Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice
- At all times be aware of the Trusts ethos and maintaining of customer care standards
- Undertake any other appropriate duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that safe practice to be maintained, by a full awareness of Policies and Procedures regarding aspects of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
- Promoting the recovery model of care and social inclusion
- An awareness and to keep updated of the Care Quality commission standards
- Aware of one own appearance, ensure the Trust uniform is worn correctly and is clean and presentable
- The post holder will be prepared to work within the 24 hours service, 7 days per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) and (MCA) Mental Capacity Assessments.
- Take responsibility to ensure all mandatory training is up to date
- Aware of ones own self-development needs and attend appropriate courses as agreed at appraisal.
- Attend in-service and other training as required.
- To be appraised once a year
- Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice
- At all times be aware of the Trusts ethos and maintaining of customer care standards
- Undertake any other appropriate duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NHS Care Certificate
- Good level of verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Able to conduct and record patient vital signs
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of various mental health conditions and their symptoms
- Knowledge of risk management in relation to mental health
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NHS Care Certificate
- Good level of verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Able to conduct and record patient vital signs
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of various mental health conditions and their symptoms
- Knowledge of risk management in relation to mental health
Desirable
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
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).
