Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant/Trainee
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
A great opportunity to be working with older people in mental health as a Health Care Assistant at Rowan Lea cross lane has arisen .
Rowan Lea is 20 bedded mixed sex asessment and treatment ward for older people with mental health needs . The ward actively encourages development & training opportunities and encourage the role within this progressing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of older people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.
To assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the nurse in charge of the ward, undertaking duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.
Working for our organisation
Rowan Lea are committed to quality.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Rowan Lea to arrange for an informal chat or visit.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent. (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
- Care Certificate (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post).
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- person centred care
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working in a mental health setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- competency in record keeping
- approved techniques in physical health interventions
personnel attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.
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
- Nicola Marr
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01723 384601
- Additional information
In Nicola's absence please contact modern matron Karen Ashby on 01723 384601
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