Job overview
The Campbell Centre is a modern inpatient unit for adults. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nursing assistants to join the team. You need to possess an aptitude for working with people and be able to communicate to a high standard.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD FACE TO FACE, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN FULFILL THIS AS REMOTE INTERVIEWS CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED.
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Main duties of the job
In your role as a Healthcare Support Worker you will be actively engaging people in Milton Keynes with acute mental health problems in practical and recovery focused support.
We offer scope for personal and professional development within a friendly and supported environment. Experience in mental health is desirable but not essential.
You will need to be prepared to work rotational shift patterns to include early, late and night shifts as these are integral to this post.
Appointees are also signed up to our internal bank which offers competitive rates and weekly pay.
Visits to the unit are encouraged.
*Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared*
Working for our organisation
Here at Central and North West London NHS Trust we provide an extensive range of specialist health services including Physical Health, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Sexual Health and Health and Justice across London, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. Our services are mainly provided in the community, hospitals, schools and prisons.
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
What we offer
1. 27 days’ leave (rising to 29 after 5 and to 33 after 10 years’ service)
2. Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
3. Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities
4. Regular ongoing supervision and appraisals with optional coaching available
5. Support towards the Continuous Professional Certificate
6. Support to complete the Care Certificate
7. Generous NHS pension
8. Great maternity, paternity and adoption support
9. Access to meaningful discounts and benefits such as cycle and travelcard loans, salary deduction schemes enabling you to buy a car and hundreds of household items whilst spreading the cost over 12 months
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
10. Participate directly in the delivery of care to a group of patients as delegated by the nurse in charge.
11. Assist patients with daily living skills, e.g. personal hygiene, dietary needs, fluid intake etc.
12. Participate in the observation of patients as indicated in the observation and seclusion policy.
13. Report verbally to the nurse in charge any changes of behaviour, mental state, physical state and the general wellbeing of patients within the ward environment. Use own initiative to provide a safe environment
14. Record electronically or in writing as required the progress and presentation of allocated patients during a span of duty. Responsible for ensuring this activity is validated by a qualified nurse.
15. Participate as required in group therapies or activities under the supervision of a qualified nurse or occupational therapist. Organise low key activities to meet identified patient need.
16. Carry out escort duties to other departments and areas as indicated by the nurse in charge. Driving unit vehicle where application form indicates licence is held.
17. Carry out other appropriate duties within personal capabilities, as specified by a senior e.g. recording temperature, pulse and respirations.
18. Demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise duties based on individuals presentation
19. To have an awareness of local Mental Health Service Provisions
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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