An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic teams.
Beech Ward is a 20 bedded male acute psychiatric inpatient service.
Oak Ward is a 22 bedded female acute psychiatric inpatient service.
Maple House is a 6 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care unit.
All these wards are located at Royal Bolton Hospital and we have vacancies within all 3 wards.
We are keen to promote high quality services to the service users within our wards and fully embrace the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust values within our ethos. As such, we are looking for keen, dependable, caring and compassionate candidates, who are committed to high quality healthcare provision. Knowledge of inpatient care is desirable although not essential. You will be expected to assist and support the patients under the guidance of qualified staff in order to promote recovery and well-being. You will be supported by the team and manager and encouraged to develop your skills within the care environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will provide support and assist the professionally qualified staff on the ward/department. Your responsibilities will include direct nursing care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, administrative and ancillary duties. You will be expected to have a positive attitude towards our service users and be recovery focused in your approach.
The successful applicants will be required to work across site and undertake shifts that will cover 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Please be advised that rotation between wards is possible. If you feel that you can make a difference in the care provision to the mentally ill adults of Bolton and you want to know more about these posts please feel free to contact the Ward Manager.
The successful applicants will also be required to complete the Trust 5 day PMVA training course which is the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression which is to equip individuals with the necessary skills to identify, prevent and manage aggressive or violent behaviors in the workplace.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualification
* Care Certificate
* Qualification NVQ 2 or similar
Experience
* Experience with mental health
* Experience in care
Role specific
* To be able to undertake PMVA training
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.
Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Farnwroth
Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Farnwroth
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