Healthcare Facilitator

TouchConsult; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Facilitator to support treatment plans at Lakeside Mental Health Unit in London. The role involves working with individuals in mental health crises, promoting recovery principles, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent education and some experience in healthcare. The organization offers training, supervision, and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake relevant training.
• Some experience working with individuals with mental and physical health issues.
• Understanding of adult mental health issues and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the holistic needs of service users.
• Support recovery principles and encourage user responsibility.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policies.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Communication

Workload Management

Basic IT Skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent education

Job description

West London NHS Trust

About
West London NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of mental health, community, and physical healthcare services for children, adults, and older people in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Hounslow.

We also offer specialist services commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services, and nationally, including the Cassel Hospital for complex and severe personality disorders, and high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Our goal is to meet the diverse needs of nearly 700,000 residents across 32 sites, employing around 4,000 staff. We are committed to equality and diversity as an employer.

Background
Founded in 2001 through the merger of Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Trust, and Broadmoor Hospital Authority, the trust expanded by integrating Hounslow Mental Health Services in 2002, and additional services from Ashford Hospital in 2003.

How We Fit Into The NHS
As part of the NHS, the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system, we provide services contracted by commissioners like primary care trusts and on a regional/national level. We report to NHS London and collaborate with various organizations to deliver comprehensive mental health services.

Key details include:

• Location: Lakeside MHU, Twickenham Road, London, TW7 6AF
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
• Salary: £29,176 - £30,225 per annum
• Grade: Band 3
• Main Area: Healthcare Support Worker

Job Overview
We seek a Band 3 Healthcare Facilitator to support treatment plans at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. The role involves understanding the needs of service users in mental health crises and working with acutely unwell individuals. We offer supervision, development programs, and training, along with extensive induction.

For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Sonia Thomas Finch, Ward Manager, at 0789160515 or via email.

We welcome applicants interested in our mental health services and the Healthcare Assistant role.

Job Responsibilities
Assist in meeting the holistic needs of service users, respecting their dignity and promoting equality and diversity. Support recovery principles, encourage user responsibility, and work under supervision of a registered nurse. Maintain accurate records in line with policies.

Our organization is diverse, with a reputation for high-quality services, including the nationally recognized Broadmoor Hospital. We employ 4,500 staff, with over half from BME backgrounds, and have a turnover of £426m. Rated 'Good' overall by the CQC, with 'Outstanding' for forensic services.

We are involved in local health initiatives and lead regional mental health collaborations.

Person Specification
Qualifications: Willing to undertake relevant training; GCSE or equivalent education.
Experience: Some experience working with individuals with mental and physical health issues.
Knowledge: Understanding of adult mental health issues, Mental Health Act 1983, care planning, recovery processes, and cultural competence.
Skills: Assessment, planning, communication, workload management, basic IT skills.

For more details, view the Candidate Pack attached. For informal inquiries, contact Sonia Thomas, Ward Manager, at the provided email address.