Compassionate Healthcare Assistant | Flexible Hours & Holidays

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

NHS pension

Season ticket loans

Staff discounts

14.5% pension contribution

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Female Acute Inpatient Ward (Cherrydown) at Basildon Mental Health Unit. You will assist the professional team in inpatient care, following supervision and contributing to individual care plans under the ward manager.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, rosters and 7 days a week coverage, upholding NHS values and confidentiality while supporting patients and carers in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
• Participate in staff appraisal process and manage staff you supervise
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold patient dignity and privacy

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care
• Support nursing staff in planning and delivering patient care
• Monitor patients and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment
• Participate in infection control, health and safety duties as directed
• Record and report outcomes of care and incidents as required

Job description

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Female Acute Inpatient Ward (Cherrydown) at Basildon Mental Health Unit. You will assist the professional team in inpatient care, following supervision and contributing to individual care plans under the ward manager.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, rosters and 7 days a week coverage, upholding NHS values and confidentiality while supporting patients and carers in a safe, therapeutic environment.