Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 7 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
To provide day to day care for service users under supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users care and treatment.
- Work in partnership with service users, other members of the MDT staff as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients
- To be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual. This includes direct care.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for someone caring and enthusiastic to work full time as a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within the Denbighshire Community Mental Health Team.Candidates must hold a positive attitude to the mental health care of the older persons client group and be able to ensure that individual's needs for privacy, respect, dignity and confidentiality are maintained at all times.The successful candidate will provide high standards of care and work as part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team based at Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
About us
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the MH & LD Division. Details of the role can be found in the JD below, we want to tell you about the amazing benefits we have to offer.When you join our division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and development opportunities.
Some benefits of joining the Division;
- Wellness, Work & Us -a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching.
- Supervision offers staff opportunity to gain managers feedback, discuss development and focus on wellbeing.
- Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.
- Staff achievement awards.
- Development opportunities through in house training and external courses with local colleges and universities.
- Working in North Wales, which has lots to offer, from idyllic villages, high-quality affordable housing and unspoiled natural environments.
Other benefits:
- On-site parking
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension
- DBS check
- Flu vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Occupational Health Support
- NHS Discounts
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Staff networks
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- Have an understanding of multi disciplinary/ agency working and of individual team roles
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
- Training in Mental Health
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
- Significant experience of working in a caring environment for older people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health care setting
- Experience of working in the community
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique
- ANNT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support
Desirable
- Vital signsital signs recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- IT skills eg EDCL
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Works well as a team member
Values
Essential
- Put patients first, work together, value and respect each other, learn and innovate, communicate open and honestly
Desirable
- ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- Have an understanding of multi disciplinary/ agency working and of individual team roles
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
- Training in Mental Health
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
- Significant experience of working in a caring environment for older people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health care setting
- Experience of working in the community
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique
- ANNT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support
Desirable
- Vital signsital signs recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- IT skills eg EDCL
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Works well as a team member
Values
Essential
- Put patients first, work together, value and respect each other, learn and innovate, communicate open and honestly
Desirable
- ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
