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Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Lavender WardinBirminghaminBirminghamPUBLISHED TUE 23 JUL 2024

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustFollow Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We currently have a exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our in-patient ward Lavender at the Zinnia Centre in Sparkhill which is a female acute inpatient ward.

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Healthcare Assistants provide a key role across our wards and services, providing vital care and support to our service users. Under the guidance of a qualified nurses, our Healthcare Assistants assist in assessments, provide social and therapeutic activities for service users, assist them with daily living activities and ensure the smooth running of the ward. Their contribution to the running of an effective service is crucial and they are a key part of the team.

We expect all our Healthcare Assistants to uphold our Trust values, especially around compassion and dignity and respect. Therefore, we are looking for kind, empathic, caring individuals who have experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally in mental health services.

We are offering permanent roles with the need to work shifts including weekends, days and nights.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Niamh Connaire Job title: Ward manager Email address: Telephone number:

More about the NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
Useful skills for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Lavender Ward:
To work as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant in the UK, you typically need a combination of essential skills and qualities. While specific requirements can vary by employer and job role, here are some common skills and attributes that are generally important:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Being able to show understanding and compassion toward patients is essential in providing quality care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, cooperating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare staff.
4. Attention to Detail: Observing and accurately interpreting patient conditions and needs is vital in healthcare settings.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), assisting with personal care, and understanding medical protocols.
6. Physical Fitness: The role may involve a considerable amount of physical activity, including lifting and moving patients, so being physically fit is important.
7. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure patient care is delivered promptly.
8. Adaptability and Flexibility: Healthcare environments can be unpredictable, so being able to adapt to changing situations and patient needs is important.
9. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare IT systems and willingness to learn particular software used in the facility.
10. Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding of infection control, health and safety regulations, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
11. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and take appropriate actions in response to patient needs or changes in their condition.
12. Patience and Resilience: Working with patients can be challenging, so having patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure is essential.
 


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