Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based on Foxglove Ward. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite. You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self-development and training. There will be the prospect of undertaking an NVQ and Health Care Worker Certificate.

Main duties of the job

Consistently delivering a patient-focused service, which promotes optimum independence.

Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts.

Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.

Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity.

Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.

Undertaking day-to-day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the main responsibilities of the role.