Overview
Join to apply for the Healthcare Assistant role at Superchem Industries. We are currently looking for experienced Health Care Assistants to join our Forensic mental health in-patient service at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton.
Wheatfield is a 12 bed, forensic Low Secure Unit for males predominantly between the ages of 18 and 65. Its primary role is to provide a comprehensive range of services for patients with a mental disorder who are detained under the Mental Health Act and cannot be treated in open mental health settings because of the level of risk they present. Wheatfield provides security arrangements that impede (rather than completely prevent) those who wish to either escape or abscond. While there are physical security arrangements in place, Wheatfield’s security provision has a greater reliance on relational security. Wheatfield provides services for people with long term, chronic and challenging disorders. Patients may have an offending history and be subject to additional restrictions under the Mental Health Act.
We are looking for Health Care Assistants to support in the delivery of outstanding care to this vulnerable group of patients. Delivery of care includes: conducting mental health observations, facilitating 1:1 time with patients, escorting patients outside the ward, activities, meal time support, personal care, physical health observations, recording on patient record, de-escalation of incidents, and tasks delegated by the qualified nurses.
There is a requirement to complete our 5 day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course. The post is rotational with the expectation of being able to work day and night shifts and over the 7 day week.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and the community.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
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Responsibilities
* Support delivery of care to patients in a forensic mental health setting.
* Conduct mental health observations and de-escalate incidents where needed.
* Facilitate 1:1 time with patients and escort patients outside the ward.
* Provide activities, meal-time support, personal care, and physical health observations.
* Record on patient records and complete tasks delegated by qualified nurses.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience as a Health Care Assistant is desirable but not essential. Demonstrated drive, enthusiasm and the right values are considered.
* Willingness to undertake training and supervision; able to support challenging situations.
* Ability to work effectively as part of an MDT and collaborate with colleagues; willingness to develop leadership behaviours.
* Must be able to work day and night shifts and be available across a 7-day week.
* Completion of the 5-day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course is required.
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