About this role
Job summary
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*** Health Care Support WorkerSpecialist Eating Disorder Team ***
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to be part of a dynamic forward thinking team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Eating Disorder Service. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self motivated and innovative individual with an interest in specialising in this field of adult mental health. Your role will be to assist in the planning, implementing and evaluating the holistic care afforded to our patients, supporting them throughout their stay within the unit.
A degree of flexibility in approach is required along with a willingness to learn whilst working in an environment that can at times be challenging.
We can offer a rewarding job with training and the ability to contribute to a growing and developing service.
*This advert may close early should there be a large number of applicants*
Main duties of the job
In this role you will support qualified / senior nurses in the delivery of direct care to clients. Clinical support workers have a vital role to play in observing client actions, interactions, reporting these in a clear concise manner. You will also work collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for clients on defined care-pathways, as well as working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting client's access to services in the independent and non-statutory sector.
o To provide support and spend therapeutic time with clients.o To promote client's recovery through the delivery of high quality, outcome measured care and evidence-based interventions.o To assist Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.o Regularly report and effectively communicate client's health status and care aims in care records and verbal reports to Registered Professional Staff members and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.o To assist or act on behalf of those clients who cannot maintain their own personal health / hygiene and well-being.o Have a basic understanding of and willingness to learn about Naso Gastric (NG) feeding / PEG feeding, supporting the qualified member of staff with setting up NG feeds / Peg feeds and monitoring them.o To assist clients in the maintenance of activities of daily living.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification documents for further details on this role.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications Essential
Has experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and has previous care experience. Possesses a basic knowledge of the nature and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills). Possesses basic skills in word processing and information technology.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Is keen to undertake basic training to ensure that continuous learning takes place. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in written form, possess listening skills and a strong client centred value base. Has the capacity and is willing to work shifts, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kinver Ward, St Chad’s, St George's Hospital
Stafford
ST16 3AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)