Bank Healthcare Assistant ( Bank )

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare service is seeking a dedicated Bank Healthcare Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves providing essential support to patients recovering from eating disorders, ensuring adherence to best practices and guidelines. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage with patients, assist in care plan implementation, and promote a safe and therapeutic environment. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent preferred for this role.
• Experience in healthcare settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in implementing care plans.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Support and supervise patients during community leave.

Skills

Good education, ideally NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to ensure safe practice

Experience in healthcare settings

Maintain professional boundaries with patients

Experience with MS Office systems

Effective teamwork in multidisciplinary environments

Sensitivity in working with patients, carers, and families

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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Bank Healthcare Assistant (Bank), London

Client:

Schoen Clinic

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Nursing

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in a unique, innovative, and fast-growing service, you will need to be adaptable, creative, and able to provide high levels of support to patients through their recovery from eating disorders and associated co-morbidities.

As a Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will assist nursing staff in implementing care plans at Schoen Clinic York. Nursing staff will develop detailed care plans based on best practices (e.g., NICE guidelines), and HCAs will participate in developing and executing daily activities to support these plans.

Principle Duties:

1. Work within an awareness of NICE guidelines.
2. Understand the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding responsibilities, and human rights.
3. Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
4. Undertake regular physical observations of patients and report on their risk levels.
5. Support and supervise patients during community leave.
6. Support and supervise patients at mealtimes, including Naso-gastric feeding support.
7. Liaise with Staff Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and MDT members regarding unit activities.
8. Report concerns to Staff Nurses.
9. Follow Health and Safety policies according to Schoen Clinic guidelines.
10. Demonstrate safeguarding awareness in dealings with young people and families.
11. Assist therapists and psychologists with delivering therapies as permitted and agreed.
12. Support other on-site services as needed.

Details:

Location: Schoen Clinic York

Job Type: Bank

Category: Nursing

Salary: £10.47 per hour

Closing Date: 22 September 2023

Benefits: £10.47 per hour

Skills:

• Good education, ideally NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ensure safe practice
• Experience in healthcare settings
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients
• Experience with MS Office systems
• Effective teamwork in multidisciplinary environments
• Sensitivity in working with patients, carers, and families