Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- IDD
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 186-446-25-MH
- Cyflogwr
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Orion Unit
- Tref
- Nottingham
- Cyflog
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Please note the vacancy may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Integrated Specialist Services provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their demands. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our established Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team.
The Orion Unit is an 8 bedded inpatient service for adults with an intellectual disability and complex mental health needs and / or challenging behaviours that cannot be met within the community. We offer specialist support tailored to the individual. Working flexibly, utilising a broad range of models and interventions; within a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Unit supports people in times of crisis, difficulty and distress; effectively collaborating between professionals, the person, family/carers and networks that support them. We work alongside our community colleagues and receiving services.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work within the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team, based at the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Are you an experienced healthcare assistant with experience with patients with IDD:
Is looking for a new opportunity to work in a team that will help develop you to achieve your goals to become the best you can be?
Would like a role where no two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine?
If so, then the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital Intellectual Disabilities Service is the place to begin or continue your career.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated healthcare assistant to join our established assessment and treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant who has an interest in working within an Intellectual Disability inpatient setting.
You will be required to have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience. You will need to demonstrate an ability to motivate the team, show initiative, work as part of a team alongside a ward based Multi-Disciplinary Team working under the direction of a registered nurse.
You will need planning and organisational skills to organise your day to day work tasks or activities to deliver care within the parameters of the patients care plan and give direction to band 2 staff members where appropriate. You will liaise closely with other health and social care professionals as well as with patients’ family and carers, therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You may be required to assist in the treatment/activities for patients within the inpatient environment under the direction and leadership of a registered professional which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal patients outside the ward environment.
You will be working with a highly motivated team that are committed to Personal and Professional development through ‘Performance Appraisal & Development’ and Clinical Supervision.
Are you a caring individual who has experience and understanding of the needs of people who have an Intellectual Disability and associated Mental Health needs, Personality Disorder, and who have Behaviours that Challenge the Service? If you are looking to work in a fast paced and at times challenging but rewarding environment please apply or contact the Orion Unit for further details.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Manyleb y person
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills, diplomatic, caring and sympathetic.
- Ability to be flexible
- developed observations skills with the ability to record and report physical/mental health changes or any other concerns/observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Values & Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dominic Moran
- Teitl y swydd
- Orion Unit Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0115 854 22 51
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Orion Unit
Admin Team Lead
Rhestr swyddi gyda Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector