Overview
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our inpatient specialist dementia ward based in Exeter. We are looking to appoint people who are passionate about caring for people with dementia. Belvedere Ward provides high quality of care and treatment for people who have complex health needs and a cognitive impairment. We provide a multidisciplinary assessment of patient need to inform their current needs and future care needs. We are looking for people who share our trust values in delivering high quality care and treatment, who enjoy working as part of a proactive Multi-Disciplinary team and want to make a difference in improving peoples lives every day.
We can offer entry into our apprenticeship programme which offers you the chance to build a career in one of the UKs most progressive trusts, and could even lead to helping you gain a recognised nursing qualification in the future. Our inpatient services operate on a 24/7 shift basis. Applicants will be expected to work various shifts to cover this rota, including evenings, weekends and night shifts.
Please apply if you are looking for Full or Part time Hours. You will qualify for unsocial enhancements in addition to basic pay (even whilst completing the training programme). If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship. If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship email dpt.recruitment@nhs.net for further advice.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be required to assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using our services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.
* You will also be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.
Qualifications and requirements
* Health Care Assistants from different employment backgrounds can bring a range of knowledge and new ideas; previous care experience is desirable but NOT essential.
* Our fantastic colleagues can teach you the required skills if you share our Trust values, are ready to learn and you can demonstrate that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* The role will require you to hold a Care Certificate but it's not essential that you already hold this, as we can support you to achieve this whilst learning in the role.
About Devon Partnership NHS Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
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