About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Older Adult Mental Health inpatient team.
You will support older adults with complex mental health and physical care needs, working closely with registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care.
This role requires excellent communication skills, a caring approach, and a commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and recovery.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with functional mental health needs.
Support patients with activities of daily living, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained
Observe, monitor, and accurately record patients' mental state, behaviour, and physical health, reporting concerns promptly to registered staff
Undertake enhanced therapeutic observation of care in line with risk assessments and care plans
Assist with physical health monitoring, including vital signs, nutrition, hydration, mobility, and skin integrity
Support patients to engage in therapeutic, social, and recreational activities
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, calm, and therapeutic ward environment
Respond appropriately to distress, confusion, and behaviours that challenge, using de-escalation techniques
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policy
Support and act as a role model for Band 2 staff, students, and new starters as appropriate
Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements
Uphold Trust values and contribute to service improvement and quality of care
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
To possess a health related NVQ Level 3 qualification or Equivalent Care certificate/ willing to work towards
Desirable
Certification in Phlebotomy Certification in ECG
Experience Essential
To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care. Experience of team working
Desirable
To have experience of working in a mental health care environment. Experience working within the NHS
Skills and Competencies Essential
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients/colleagues/carers Sufficient IT skills to learn the systems required for clinical recording, incident reporting and equipment / stock ordering
Desirable
Experience working with older adults Experience with SystemOne
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maister Lodge
Hauxwell Grove, Middlesex Road
Hull
HU8 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)