Healthcare Assistant (Support Worker)

Ellern Mede Group

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Job summary

Ellern Mede Centres for eating disorders - based in North London.

Ellern Mede is a specialist service for children and young adults with eating disorders. We have two hospitals in the London borough of Barnet and one in Rotherham.

Did you know that with only minimal experience you could train with us to be a Healthcare Assistant and earn a competitive salary to make a real difference to young people.

We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our team.

Main duties of the job

You will need:

  • A commitment to delivering high quality care.
  • Excellent decision making, communication and organisational skills
  • Qualities including dedication, focus and compassion.
  • Previous healthcare experience is preferable but not essential
  • Specificexperience of eating disorders or work with children would be an advantage, however full training,a comprehensive induction, and on the job supervision is given

About us

We offer:

  • A competitive starting salary of £20,000 per year
  • Enhanced disclosure (DBS) cost coverage
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
  • Sick Pay (after one years service)
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Workplace pension
  • Personal holiday and education fund

Please read about us before applying at www.ellernmede.org Your application must include a detailed CV, email address and telephone number. We strongly recommend you also state why you are interested in this post.

Following your application you can expect to receive a telephone call to discuss your application for short-list screening. If you have any questions please call our Human Resources Team on 0203 209 7900.

Date posted

30 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0038-20-3057

Job locations

The Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

London

NW7 4HX


Ellern Mede Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

MILL HILL

London

NW7 4HX


Ellern Mede Barnet

2 Warwick Road

Barnet

London

EN5 5EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.

Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.

POST OUTLINE

The primary duty and responsibility is to support the work of the clinical and nursing teams in providing high quality and safe care to patients and their families.

Excellent observation and communication skills as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced severe trauma in their lives is required. A non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard is absolutely essential.

Ellern Mede can sometimes be a challenging environment and therefore the ability to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult clinical situations is highly important to this post.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder carries out assigned tasks in support of and supported by a qualified nurse. Contribute to the provision of high quality care for patients.

Work honestly and collaboratively as part of the ward team.

Work as directed by the named nurse to provide agreed individual or group work with named patients Work flexibly regarding shift and ward changes according to the needs of the Hospital Provide reception and administrative cover as directed by the Management To maintain professional boundaries at all times

Undertake any reasonable request.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.

Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.

POST OUTLINE

The primary duty and responsibility is to support the work of the clinical and nursing teams in providing high quality and safe care to patients and their families.

Excellent observation and communication skills as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced severe trauma in their lives is required. A non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard is absolutely essential.

Ellern Mede can sometimes be a challenging environment and therefore the ability to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult clinical situations is highly important to this post.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder carries out assigned tasks in support of and supported by a qualified nurse. Contribute to the provision of high quality care for patients.

Work honestly and collaboratively as part of the ward team.

Work as directed by the named nurse to provide agreed individual or group work with named patients Work flexibly regarding shift and ward changes according to the needs of the Hospital Provide reception and administrative cover as directed by the Management To maintain professional boundaries at all times

Undertake any reasonable request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE

Desirable

  • Psychology degree

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstration of working in healthcare care or with young people

Desirable

  • The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with, and relating to, young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of basic principles of working in a clinical environment

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent English language and good communication skills.
  • Good organisational and administrative skills, including prioritising.
  • Computer skills. Able to work effectively in a team.
  • Comprehensive reporting skills (verbal and written)

Additional / Personal

Essential

  • Motivated / Enthusiastic/ Creative, Compassionate, Flexibility, approachable, sensitive and accessible
  • Good time management
  • Satisfactory health history
  • DBS clearance
  • Good references

Desirable

  • High level of self awareness
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE

Desirable

  • Psychology degree

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstration of working in healthcare care or with young people

Desirable

  • The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with, and relating to, young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of basic principles of working in a clinical environment

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent English language and good communication skills.
  • Good organisational and administrative skills, including prioritising.
  • Computer skills. Able to work effectively in a team.
  • Comprehensive reporting skills (verbal and written)

Additional / Personal

Essential

  • Motivated / Enthusiastic/ Creative, Compassionate, Flexibility, approachable, sensitive and accessible
  • Good time management
  • Satisfactory health history
  • DBS clearance
  • Good references

Desirable

  • High level of self awareness

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Ellern Mede Group

Address

The Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

London

NW7 4HX


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Ellern Mede Group

Address

The Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

London

NW7 4HX


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Director

Alan Malin

alan.malin@ellernmede.org

02032097900

Date posted

30 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0038-20-3057

Job locations

The Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

London

NW7 4HX


Ellern Mede Ridgeway

Holcombe Hill

MILL HILL

London

NW7 4HX


Ellern Mede Barnet

2 Warwick Road

Barnet

London

EN5 5EE


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