About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting permanent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our experienced multi-disciplinary team on Rosewood Mother & Baby Unit (MBU)
The successful candidates will work within the MBU as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing and contributing to high-quality nursing care for mothers experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues and their babies.
The Healthcare Support Worker is a key member of the care team and will have continuing responsibility as follows:
Under limited supervision from the MDT deliver an effective and competent level of care, which is determined by the mothers care plan. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Workers and Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers and provide guidance and training as appropriate. Act as role model to colleagues and mothers
Main duties of the job
Working a full range of shifts covering a 24 hour period, including night shifts. You may also be required, at times, to work at other Trust sites.
Monitor, report and maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace by knowing and taking account of: Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (1985), Control of substance Hazardous to Health (1985), European H&S Regulations (1992)-Numbers 1-6, Food Act (1996), Adhere to Trust policies and local service protocols. Recording accurately all care given as required onto the electronic patient record system and validating own entries. Enabling mothers to maintain and improve their independence by promoting active involvement in the therapeutic activity programme. Noting and reporting accurately any care given and/or information required by the nurse in charge. Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed. Promoting the mother's appearance and personal hygiene by offering support and advice in washing and ensuring that suitable toiletries are available
About us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
Take a look at our Healthcare Assistant Video
Job description Job responsibilities
Serve food and drink to mothers and their babies and to assist/encourage the mother to eat and/or drink when appropriate to do so. Undertaking all relevant training as directed (including training linked to lead role) and participate in regular management/clinical supervision and appraisal. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
What is High Cost Area Allowance?
The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.
As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.
As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121. (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly).
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Good general education, competent in literacy and numeracy Care certificate or ability to work towards Evidence of GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
Education experience in Health/Social Care
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a mental health ward environment
Desirable
Previous experience working in perinatal mental health
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Awareness of mental health disorders/diagnoses Good communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Good computer/IT skills Good knowledge of physical health monitoring
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit, Dartford
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA2 6PB
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)