Health Care Assistant - Peter Bruff Unit, Colchester
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the adult in-patient service at the Peter Bruff Assessment Unit.
The role will be to assist the professional team in providing care for patients in an in-patient assessment environment. Under supervision of qualified team memberyou will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.
It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care.
**Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received**
Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- To fulfill the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
- To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
- Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient's health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse , temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening ( after appropriate training).
- Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
- To participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user's problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times.
- To deliver effective individualised care in response to service user's needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions
- To ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user's files and that these are stored according to local policy.
- Observe and report changes in the service user's physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional.
- Contribute to the management and support of patient who exhibit challenging behaviour.
Please see job description for full duties for this 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
Details
Date posted
14 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
364-A-8316
Job locations
Peter Bruff Unit
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5EL
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peter Bruff Unit
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5EL
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