Health Care Assistant Bank (MH Inpatient) - Band 2

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 November 2024

Job summary

YOU MUST EITHER BE A STUDENT OR CURRENTLY BE EMPLOYED BY THE TRUST TO APPLY VIA THIS ADVERT.

We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Have you the ability to work with modern and innovative teams dedicated to the care of service users? Would you like a post that is flexible in the number of hours you work? Do you enjoying working in a variety of different and interesting locations? If so, we would like to hear from you.

The role of the Bank Health Care Assistant is varied, challenging, and rewarding. It requires a positive outlook and an ability to develop and maintain a meaningful therapeutic relationship with the service users.

Shifts are available Trust wide, which include Halifax, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Barnsley therefore the ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential. Criteria for being registered on the Trust Bank is that you can commit to a minimum of 4 shifts in a 6 month period and all mandatory training is kept up to date.If you are successful at interview you will be required as part of your bank registration to undertake all mandatory training, please take this into consideration when applying for this post. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

Work under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the basic, routine psychological and physical needs of a defined group of people.

Work as part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

Ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone, eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity and courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.

Follow and ensure care is provided in accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans.

Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc, ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.

Be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg, following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations etc, and raising issues of concern appropriately.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide some low and medium secure (forensic) services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities and we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical support services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

Being a foundation trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including our staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help every year.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Bank

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-Bank-1024A

Job locations

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

wf1 3sp

Dewsbury Health Care Nhs Trust

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

The Calderdale Royal Hospital

Huddersfield Road

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX3 0PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

· under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the basic, routine psychological and physical needs of a defined group of people.

· as part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

· develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information appropriately.

· ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone, eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity and courtesy and in accordance with the Trust’s Values.

· follow and ensure care is provided in accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans.

· Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc, (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.

· attend to the service user’s personal care needs as required.

· be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg, following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations etc, and raising issues of concern appropriately.

· participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care, (as appropriate to the role).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

· as part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

· develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information appropriately.

· follow and ensure care is provided in accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans.

· attend to the service user’s personal care needs as required.

· participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care, (as appropriate to the role).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs
In working in a caring environment
In dealing with the public
In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team

Desirable

Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position

Qualifications

Essential

Apprenticeship level 2 health & social care (work based qualification
Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement

Desirable

Experience of the speciality area
Willingness to undertake further study/development to level 3

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs
In working in a caring environment
In dealing with the public
In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team