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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
About
Here at Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS FT we have a reputation for being innovative and forward thinking. We actively seek out new ways to work flexibly with partners and are passionate about people. We are one of the leading providers of specialist mental health, drug and alcohol and learning disability services for people of all ages in southern England, working in partnership to offer integrated health and social care, with 2300 excellent staff and a £155m budget.
We offer best employment practice and environments for staff in terms of equal opportunities, managing and developing a diverse workforce.
Key details
Location: New Spenser Ward, St Peters Hospital Site
Address: Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0PZ
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Compressed hours
Salary
£24,873 Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 2)
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistant to join a 20 bedded acute inpatient assessment unit for older adult service. New Spenser ward is a busy unit, the friendly and enthusiastic team aim to provide a holistic assessment and treatment for older adults suffering from functional illness. New Spenser ward is based in Chertsey (St Peters Hospital Campus).
The position of the healthcare assistant is to ensure that service users' needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. Candidates will assist the team to develop and achieve ward and organizational objectives. Candidates will participate in staff meetings and training and development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.
Key Responsibilities
* To observe, report and record changes in the clients' physical, mental health and behaviour
* To provide care for people who use our services as planned in Multi disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
* To be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA)
* To give and receive clear messages by telephone and/or personal contact
* To provide the necessary physical care to people who use our services to help them complete daily living activities i.e. personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundry, personal environment, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations
* To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these
* To provide social activities, emotional support and stability to people who use our services to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries
* To contribute in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluating care
* To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery
* To provide escort duties to people who use our services under the direction of the nurse in charge
* To carry out observations as per individual care plans, client needs, in line with HPT Trust Policy
* To participate in and co-facilitate therapeutic and social engagement group work as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Desirable criteria: Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Prince Thorpe
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01372216574
We look forward to receiving your application!
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