Applicants are required to hold an NHS Care Certificate or be at least in their second year of nursing studies. The position emphasises teamwork and engaging with service users and their families with empathy and compassion in line with the Trust's mission of delivering "Best care by the best people." Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the vacancy may close once a suitable number of candidates have been received.
We are looking for Mental Health Health Care Assistants to work on a temporary basis, as and when required who will support the team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's mission of "Best care by the best people".You will support the clinical team in the provision of patient nursing and rehabilitation care by working alongside qualified nursing and therapy staff and will therefore be able to work as part of a team, participate in the implementation of care and rehabilitation programmes to ensure patients regain confidence in maintaining activities of daily living whilst recognising the patient's beliefs, preferences and choices to support the Trust mission by incorporating the Trust's values and Staff Charter into your day to day role and to engage with service users and relatives with empathy and compassion.
You must have an NHS Care Certificate or be second year or above student nurse, in order to be considered for this position.
This vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable number of applicants have been received; therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Support the clinical team in the provision of patient nursing and rehabilitation care by working alongside qualified nursing and therapy staff.2. Participate in the implementation of care and rehabilitation programmes, to ensure patients regain confidence in maintaining activities of daily living whilst recognising the patient's beliefs, preferences and choices.3. To help ensure that service users engage effectively with agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services.4. To be responsible for liaising with and providing information to other agencies involved in the care of the service user.5. To develop a rapport and a therapeutic relationship with service users, within appropriate boundaries6. To provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers (as appropriate) in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self respect.7. Facilitate the orientation of newly transferred clients into the ward, recording their property and supporting them as they settle in.Clinical Skills1. To assist nursing staff in the delivery of nursing care to patients2. To record dietary and fluid intake3. To record vital signs when required to do so4. To change linen on beds, dispose of foul linen, to tidy rooms and generally maintain patient areas in good order5. To escort patients to appointments both inside and outside of the hospital
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The main duties of this position are outlined fully in the attached job description. Banding will be determined at interview.For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on .
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