The interview process will include a Maths and English test, together with a role play. The Health Care Assistant will have an appreciation and knowledge of unit procedures, competency-based clinical observations, and will be able to organise day-to-day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan. This role will work with more experienced Registered and Unregistered practitioners providing support to both health and social care professionals.
The aim is to assess the service users within a short period of time and identify the most appropriate treatment pathway. Your role will include working closely with the service users, providing supportive observations to the MDT by giving them detailed information that will support the team to make a safe and accurate assessment. Follow the infection control, safeguarding, and trust policies. Attend all mandatory Training, including RESPECT training (Physical restraint training). Carry out physical health observations, such as checking vital signs, and report back to the nursing team.
Do you have experience of working as a carer? Do you have experience of mental health services? This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference to our service users as a healthcare assistant.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Display a considerable degree of initiative and possess mature judgment
* Maintain a calm, friendly, and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, the police, colleagues, and visitors
* Have experience in mental health
* Have experience of caring for vulnerable adults, NVQ 3 or equivalent, with some experience in a caring role
* Some experience in mental health
Communication Skills
Essential Criteria
* Keep accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
Desirable Criteria
* De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users, knowledge and ability to positively manage change
* Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
* Demonstrate good decision-making skills
* Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.
Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won the prestigious Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year.
Benefits
* 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (minimum £1,303 per annum) - not applicable in Stevenage
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
* One of the UK's best pension schemes
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
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