Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a Healthcare Assistant post within Lakeview Clinic at the Caludon Centre in Coventry.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within our outpatient service at Lakeview at the Caludon Centre, part-time hours available up to 26.5 hours per week.
The service provides electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for patients from Coventry and Warwickshire and also clinics that monitor mental health medications such as Clozapine and mood stabilisers.
The clinic's operating hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm and successful candidates would not be expected to work outside of these hours.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated and can work well within a team, has excellent communication skills and clinical skills. This client groups can present with challenging and complex needs, therefore an awareness of processes and legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, DOLS, mental capacity and safeguarding is desirable. Phlebotomy training is desirable but not essential as full training will be given once in post and having a good knowledge and skills in undertaking and monitoring physical health such as ECG, BP, Temp, Mews score would also be desirable.
Knowledge and training required for the post will be given and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in this exciting role.
A key component of this post is to ensure all the legal framework and MHA paperwork in completed and correct prior to delivering treatment such as ECT.
About us
Working for CWPT will give you the opportunity for a full Trust induction as well as a local induction.
You will receive all the benefits of working for an NHS Trust and will be part of a service that is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and works to the highest standards of care.
You will be able to undertake additional training relevant to the role and attend external training as well as the Trust statutory and mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within our outpatient service at Lakeview at the Caludon Centre, part-time hours available up to 26.5 hours per week.
The service provides electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for patients from Coventry and Warwickshire and also clinics that monitor mental health medications such as Clozapine and mood stabilisers.
The clinic's operating hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm and successful candidates would not be expected to work outside of these hours.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated and can work well within a team, has excellent communication skills and clinical skills. This client groups can present with challenging and complex needs, therefore an awareness of processes and legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, DOLS, mental capacity and safeguarding is desirable. Phlebotomy training is desirable but not essential as full training will be given once in post and having a good knowledge and skills in undertaking and monitoring physical health such as ECG, BP, Temp, Mews score would also be desirable.
Knowledge and training required for the post will be given and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in this exciting role.
A key component of this post is to ensure all the legal framework and MHA paperwork in completed and correct prior to delivering treatment such as ECT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within our outpatient service at Lakeview at the Caludon Centre, part-time hours available up to 26.5 hours per week.
The service provides electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for patients from Coventry and Warwickshire and also clinics that monitor mental health medications such as Clozapine and mood stabilisers.
The clinic's operating hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm and successful candidates would not be expected to work outside of these hours.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated and can work well within a team, has excellent communication skills and clinical skills. This client groups can present with challenging and complex needs, therefore an awareness of processes and legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, DOLS, mental capacity and safeguarding is desirable. Phlebotomy training is desirable but not essential as full training will be given once in post and having a good knowledge and skills in undertaking and monitoring physical health such as ECG, BP, Temp, Mews score would also be desirable.
Knowledge and training required for the post will be given and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in this exciting role.
A key component of this post is to ensure all the legal framework and MHA paperwork in completed and correct prior to delivering treatment such as ECT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 3/Care certificate or equivalent qualification
- Good level of general education including literacy and numeracy
- Willing and able to undertake training including MAPA and Basic life support, food hygiene
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the need to remain calm and demonstrate compassion at all times
- Ability to support personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity
- Ability to motivate patients
- Understanding of health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services/Care setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 3/Care certificate or equivalent qualification
- Good level of general education including literacy and numeracy
- Willing and able to undertake training including MAPA and Basic life support, food hygiene
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the need to remain calm and demonstrate compassion at all times
- Ability to support personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity
- Ability to motivate patients
- Understanding of health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services/Care setting.
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.
