Health Care Assistant

TouchConsult; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in the UK is looking for passionate individuals to join their Acute Mental Health Service. The role involves providing quality patient care and working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of mental health care, demonstrate emotional resilience, and commit to inclusive practices. This entry-level position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of caring for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.
• Ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team; emotionally resilient; committed to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Assist nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken.

Skills

Caring for people with mental health problems

Ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team

Emotional resilience

Commitment to equal opportunities

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. We are looking for candidates with a passion for providing the best possible care, with a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.

You will be working amongst diverse members of the Multidisciplinary Team and an approachable Manager to assist through your development needs.

We are recruiting a high number of motivated individuals who are enthusiastic, innovative and have a desire to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care on an Acute Mental Health Ward. The candidate should exercise forward thinking and remain emotionally resilient, delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-focused care. We offer regular supervision and training opportunities, both in-house and external.

We require the post holders to be effective team players and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.

West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider of mental health, community and social care in the UK. Our staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and lead full, productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country, providing care for more than 800,000 people in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow across hospital, community, GP surgeries, care homes and specialist clinics. We are rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we are committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve. Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.

Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures. To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by service professionals. To assist the nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team by carrying out delegated aspects of personal patient care. To carry out Physical Observation and escalate when needed. To progress patient treatment, care planning and to observe any changes that affect the individual and communicate these changes accurately. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team and other relevant agencies effectively to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care and attend team meetings as required. Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken, including documentation in line with service standards. To prompt medication as directed by a registered health care professional.

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Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of caring for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.
• Ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team; emotionally resilient; committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals