Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). We are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 2/3 level within our Units across HertfordshireIf you are interested in working within our services in a temporary capacity, we would like to hear from you. All roles on the bank are ad-hoc and in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant (Band 2/3) is the first step on a skills escalator of unregistered practitioners. The role is to work with more experienced Registered and Unregistered practitioners providing support to both health and social care professionals.
The Health Care Assistant role at this level must have a minimum of 6 months experience of working within a health care setting. Will be allocated and agreed via plans of care, assessed and evaluated by a registered nurse. They will implement, deliver care under the guidance of more experienced unregistered and registered practitioners supported by a monitored process of on-going supervision and support.
This role will be expected to work with high levels of support and supervision, with adherence to agreed instruction, whilst being guided and supported within Trust procedures and policies. As part of the wider Team the post holder will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health / Learning Disability Care Team, working under the direct supervision of a registered member of staff. This will involve being responsible for carrying out practical tasks, identified as part of the patient's and service users care plan or care pathways.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. Building on the CQC ' Outstanding' rating given by the CQC in 2019, we remain on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
To support us on this journey we are looking for an energetic, dynamic and ambitious individual to join our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under monitored supervision
Assist as instructed in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of patients for those with mental health problems including those with severe, enduring mental illness and Learning Disability
Work through and with the Directorate, Psychiatric / Learning Disability multidisciplinary team, patients and other community agencies as instructed and guided
Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting
Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all patients as guided and agreed in a monitored supervisory framework.
Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of patients as per the plan of care determined and supervised by a registered practitioner
Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions as agreed as part of an ongoing and monitored supervisory framework
Support and follow care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs, within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework
Support recovery outcomes as guided within a clear supervisory framework with a focus on care plans produced and evaluated by a Registered Practitioner
Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs.
Undertake and assist in the organisation of the day to day smooth running of department/ ward/unit/ service
Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework.
PLEASE REFER TO THE JD/PS ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under monitored supervision
Assist as instructed in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of patients for those with mental health problems including those with severe, enduring mental illness and Learning Disability
Work through and with the Directorate, Psychiatric / Learning Disability multidisciplinary team, patients and other community agencies as instructed and guided
Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting
Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all patients as guided and agreed in a monitored supervisory framework.
Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of patients as per the plan of care determined and supervised by a registered practitioner
Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions as agreed as part of an ongoing and monitored supervisory framework
Support and follow care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs, within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework
Support recovery outcomes as guided within a clear supervisory framework with a focus on care plans produced and evaluated by a Registered Practitioner
Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs.
Undertake and assist in the organisation of the day to day smooth running of department/ ward/unit/ service
Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework.
PLEASE REFER TO THE JD/PS ATTACHED
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- Good General Education
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or Equivalent Experience
- NHS Experience
Communication
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- Good General Education
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or Equivalent Experience
- NHS Experience
Communication
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
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
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).
