Healthcare Assistant - Jenny Lind Ward
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Job summary
We require 3 experienced Health Care assistant on Jenny Lind Ward, an 8 bedded ward for older people diagnosed with a functional mental illness that require inpatient assessment and treatment, part time and Full time hours.
We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals to join our Multi-disciplinary team.
Jenny Lind has a supportive and motivated team of staff that take pride in ensuring that the patients admitted to our service have a positive experience of treatment, support and enablement during their admission. We have an experienced team of nurses and being part of that team would allow you the opportunity to develop a broad repertoire of skills to support people that are experiencing acute mental illness but also managing often complex physical health needs associated with age and or frailty.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and will receive to access comprehensive training and educational courses. We will provide you with resources to develop a long term career, continual professional development as well as a wide range of personal wellbeing and support.
You would work 11.5 hrs shifts, (07:30hrs till 20:00 hrs for a day shift and 19:30 hrs till 08:00hrs for a night shift). Shift work will include you working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
- To complete ward CSSD Stores requests, ward documentation, Care Notes entries, and patient specific documentation.
- Support the Nurse in charge and completing delegated nursing duties.
- Maintain confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients at all times.
- Complete enhanced observations of patients.
- Supporting patients with Personal Care.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- To work within a Multi-disciplinary Team
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids. Including Safety Interventions training.
- Assisting in house-keeping, domestic and catering duties.
- Completion of required training.
- Supporting patients detained under the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Actively participate in the clinical supervision and staff development review process.
- Escort patients from the ward ensuring their safety at all times
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
23 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata for part time. Pay Award Pending
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9798-0626
Job locations
Jenny Lind Ward, Stonebow Unit
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Jenny Lind Ward, Stonebow Unit
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer's website
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