About this role
Job summary
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference to our service users as a healthcare assistant.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of the selection process you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check (DBS).
Out staff treat everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Main duties of the job
display a considerable degree of initiative andpossess mature judgment maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, the police, colleagues and visitors have experience in mental health have experience of caring for vulnerable adults
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description Job responsibilities
Oak Ward is a 12 bed Male Intensive inpatient psychiatric unit
The Health Care Assistant will have an appreciation and knowledge of unit procedures, competency based clinical observations, and will be able to organise day to day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan.
This role will work with more experienced Registered and Unregistered practitioners providing support to both health and social care professionals. The aim is to assess the service users within a short period of time and identify the most appropriate treatment pathway.
The successful candidates will:
display a considerable degree of initiative andpossess mature judgment maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, the police, colleagues and visitors have experience in mental health have experience of caring for vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3
Experience Essential
Some experience as a Band 2 HCA
Communication Skills Essential
Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills
Desirable
De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
Analytical Skills Essential
Demonstrate good decision making skills Flexible and responsive approach to care Knowledge and ability to positively manage change Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Oak Ward
Kingsley green
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)