Health Care Assistant — High-Secure Mental Health

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3000 annual incentive

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable healthcare assistant to support the Physical Health team within the secure Health Centre and at ward level. You will perform venepuncture and ECGs, assist with escort duties, maintain safety, communicate effectively, and participate in training and quality checks.

You will work within a large Trust delivering physical and mental health services, with emphasis on dignity, respect, and patient-centered care across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent experience is required.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in care or relevant qualification/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication to convey information to patients.
• Collaborate with peers, share knowledge, and attend regular team meetings.
• Handle patients with challenging behaviour and adapt to changing service needs.
• Monitor therapeutic aspects of medications and maintain data systems.
• Observe patients’ well-being, including mental, physical, safety concerns; report to nurse in charge.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards for self, colleagues, and visitors.
• Maintain quality checks of equipment within the Health Centre.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 in care

NVQ level 3 in care (desirable)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable healthcare assistant to support the Physical Health team within the secure Health Centre and at ward level. You will perform venepuncture and ECGs, assist with escort duties, maintain safety, communicate effectively, and participate in training and quality checks.

You will work within a large Trust delivering physical and mental health services, with emphasis on dignity, respect, and patient-centered care across clinical settings.