Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 November 2024

Job summary

We are searching for a 0.8 whole time equivalent (30 hours per week) Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join us on Beech Ward based in Torquay, Torbay Hospital. Beech ward is a 16 bedded inpatient Mental Health Ward that supports primarily older adults with functional mental health difficulties.

At Beech Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated, passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives and mental health of older adults.

"Team support is outstanding." - Ruth, Staff Nurse on Beech

"We are a caring and compassionate team." - Hannah, Discharge Facilitator

"Staff go beyond the call of duty." - A service user.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Working alongside the Nursing Team, and within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will ensure that service users receive a high standard of person-centred care which enables them to recover in a timely way.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant you play an essential role in supporting peoples recovery. On the ward you'll be a named point of contact and spend the majority of your time with patients with the full back up of your team. You'll be a valued member of our wider multi-disciplinary team, work in a supportive environment, have access to training and supervision and the opportunity to develop your career with us.

Band 3 Healthcare Assistants are the backbone of patient care, promoting the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and medical professionals.

Job Purpose:

To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.
Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

The Band 3 Healthcare Assistant job often serves as a stepping stone for those seeking to enter the healthcare industry. Every day is different and varied and there's nothing better than getting feedback from the people who use our services about the difference you've made to their lives.

With opportunities for career development and progression, individuals in these roles can acquire valuable hands-on experience and may choose to pursue further education and specialisation in healthcare.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0863-2

Job locations

Beech Unit, Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Education
To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.

Desirable

NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
Good communication and listening skills
Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
Good written communication.
Able to work in a team effectively
Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform nursing duties.
To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner.
To be self motivated.
Able to work changing shift patterns as required
To be maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience, towards individuals with mental health illness.
To maintain professionalism at all times.
To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Experience

Essential

Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
Awareness of safeguarding principles
IT skills

Desirable

Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Education
To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.

Desirable

NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
Good communication and listening skills
Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
Good written communication.
Able to work in a team effectively
Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform nursing duties.
To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner.
To be self motivated.
Able to work changing shift patterns as required
To be maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience, towards individuals with mental health illness.
To maintain professionalism at all times.
To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Experience

Essential

Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
Awareness of safeguarding principles
IT skills

Desirable

Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

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.