We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high‑quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work‑life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part‑time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Inpatient Healthcare Support Workers are part of the ward‑based clinical team and will have a key role in developing and fostering a therapeutic relationship with patients to develop a culture of recovery. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and will be expected to assist in all aspects expected in a clinical ward environment, including undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties. You must be able to deliver a high standard of inpatient nursing care using excellent communication and relationship skills to support patients with mental health needs. You must be able to adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty meeting the needs of the service over a 24‑hour period. You will support the Registered Nursing Staff in the clinical management of service users who are implementing nursing care, and you will be actively engaging, observing, reporting and recording changes in their physical, mental health and behaviour. You will also provide the necessary physical care to patients to help them complete daily living activities, assisting with personal care and daily living activities which include personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake.
St Raphael ward, St Annes Centre, in St Leonards East Sussex are looking for a committed, positive, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker (Inpatient) to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals that provides the highest standards of care and support to people with acute mental health needs. Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non‑judgmental approach and above all a real caring attitude and be prepared to make a difference.
* Good general education
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience; experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
* Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc.
* An understanding of confidentiality; successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced
As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
* Access to a host of discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
* Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus 8 bank holidays)
* Excellent NHS Pension
* Discounted gym memberships
* A position within a Trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC
* Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
* Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge, and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
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