About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals to join our our pool of bank workers for various location across Sussex
The ward will provide a comprehensive induction period that will support you to develop in to a knowledgeable and skilled healthcare assistant. There is a wealth of career development opportunities available to all of our colleagues, and you will be supported to undertake comprehensive training in specialist skills such as The Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Immediate Life Support (ILS).
The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting people in crisis and breaking down the stigma of mental illness. You will be working alongside a multi disciplinary team to deliver person centred, evidenced based care.
Main duties of the job
In your role as a healthcare assistant, you will report to the nurse in charge and your main duties will involve completing observations to maintain patient safety, supporting patients with regular, therapeutic engagements. You will act as an escort to patients, whether to accompany them on therapeutic community leave or for conveyance to another healthcare setting. You will contribute to and follow each patients care plan to engage them in therapeutic interventions, and will be encouraged to share your views and expertise in developing person-centred plans for care and treatment.
About us
All of our wards work two shift patterns:
Long Day - 07:00-19:30
Night 19:00-07:30
All applicants can expect to work a roster that covers both day shifts and night shifts, as well as some weekend working. Both day and night shifts begin promptly with a handover from the nurse in charge from the previous shift, and so excellent timekeeping is required in this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification is attached to this job advert. Please see these for further information.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Care Experience of working within a health or social care 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address various
Various
BN13 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)