About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistant to join a 20 bedded acute inpatient assessment unit for older adult service. New Spenser ward is a busy unit, the friendly and enthusiastic team aim to provide a holistic assessment and treatment for older adults, suffering from functional illness. New Spenser ward is based in Chertsey (St Peters Hospital Campus).
The position of the healthcare assistant is to ensure that service user's needs are met and to assist team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. Candidate will assist team to develop and achieve ward and organizational objectives. Candidate will participate in staff meetings and training and development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.
Main duties of the job
To provide care for people who use our services as planned in Multi - disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
To be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA)
To give and receive clear messages by telephone and or personal contact
To provide the necessary physical care to people who use our services to help them complete daily living activities i.e. personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundry, personal environment, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations
To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, activity, supporting the individual to fulfil these
To provide social activities, emotional support and stability people who use our services to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries
To contribute in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluating care
To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery
To provide escort duties to people who use our services under the direction of the nurse in charge.
To undertake prescribed physical l observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report results to the nurse in charge
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistant to join a 20 bedded acute inpatient assessment unit for older adult service. New Spenser ward is a busy unit, the friendly and enthusiastic team aim to provide a holistic assessment and treatment for older adults, suffering from functional illness. New Spenser ward is based in Chertsey (St Peters Hospital Campus).
The position of the healthcare assistant is to ensure that service users needs are met and to assist team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. Candidate will assist team to develop and achieve ward and organizational objectives. Candidate will participate in staff meetings and training and development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.
To be responsible & accountable for the assessment of clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
To demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a positive role model. To act as an information resource to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with all agencies involved in the care of clients within the unit.
Provide and promote the provision of a safe and effective service to clients, visitors & Staff. If you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Care Certificate
Desirable
Care Certificate
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer.
Desirable
Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer.
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Spenser Ward
St Peters Hospital Site Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)