About this role
Job summary
Main function of the job:-
To provide care in accordance with best practices according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and CQC regulations under the direction of the Registered Manager.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role:-
1. Ensure that service user rights are protected.
2. Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
3. Assist service users individually as required to support them with daily routines and activities.
4. Observing service users ensuring a safe environment, protecting them from harm.
5. Encourage a model of self-care and service user rehabilitation.
6. Systematically solve day-to-day basic problematic issues which arise.
7. Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams so as to maximise opportunities for service user therapeutic care.
8. Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
9. If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
10. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the service.
11. Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
12. Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times
13. Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.
14. In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.
About us
Sturdee Community Hospital is a specialist inpatient mental health rehabilitation hospital providing assessment, treatment and recovery-focused rehabilitation for adult women (18 years and over) with complex and enduring mental health needs. The service supports patients who require a structured therapeutic environment to progress towards greater independence and successful community living.
Our Patient GroupSturdee supports women with:
Severe and enduring mental illness.
Complex emotional and personality difficulties.
Complex trauma and attachment-related difficulties.
Treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Significant risks associated with self-harm, suicide or vulnerability.
Co-existing physical health needs requiring ongoing nursing support.
Patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or admitted informally.
Our Clinical Model
Our rehabilitation model is recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and evidence-based, focusing on helping patients develop the skills required for successful transition into less restrictive environments.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role:-
Ensure that service user rights are protected.Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.Assist service users individually as required to support them with daily routines and activities.Observing service users ensuring a safe environment, protecting them from harm.Encourage a model of self-care and service user rehabilitation.Systematically solve day-to-day basic problematic issues which arise.Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams so as to maximise opportunities for service user therapeutic care.Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the service.Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.Maintain client and business confidentiality at all timesContinual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.
Personal Specification:-
Calm natured and patient
Good communication skills
Flexible working methods
Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults
QCF level 2 or 3 desirable or ability to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working in healthcare settings. Calm natured and patient Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Knowledge of safeguarding Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults
Experience Essential
Has Right to work in the UK Has current DBS
Desirable
Experience of working in a mental health setting
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.
Employer details Employer name InMind
Address Sturdee Community Hospital
58-62 Runcorn Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE2 9FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)