Job summary
Employer heading
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Reaside Clinic
Band 3
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
Healthcare Assistants
Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the guidance of the qualified nurse and to have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision. To assist in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users and the promotion of effective therapeutic relationships, which meet and address the issues of spirituality, equality and diversity in accordance with good practice and legislation. The post holder will ensure effective communication pathways exist, which positively reflects the values of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Full time posts available but please be aware that we do not generally accommodate set shift patterns or shorter shifts. You will need to be able to work days, nights and unsocial hours.
All our services provide specialist care for service users that often have complex mental health needs and offers support in people’s recovery through holistic treatments; promoting social inclusion, self-management, personnel autonomy and independence.
Fantastic opportunities are available to provide professional and compassionate nursing care to patients within a secure forensic environment as part of our Adult Secure Services. As part of a named nursing team in the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will be providing patient centred, high quality, compassionate, recovery focused care for men who are experiencing complex mental health and/or personality disorders and demonstrate challenging behaviours.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person specification
qualification
Essential criteria
- relevant NVQ or diploma level 2 or above
experience
Essential criteria
- some kind of healthcare experience
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aprill Sallah
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 301 3224
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