Healthcare Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bulwell is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to provide care within Horizon Day Services. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, recording clinical observations, and maintaining patient records. A full UK driving licence is required. Join a committed team dedicated to providing essential health services in various settings.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the activities of daily living and addressing health care needs.
• Recording and reporting clinical observations as directed.
• Accompanying patients outside the ward environment.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Treating patients as individuals for maximum independence.
• Undertaking additional duties as needed.

Job description

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work within the Horizon Day Services at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.

The role will require an individual with the ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership from a registered professional in the provision of care to a specific patient group within the directorate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all the activates of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients – promoting individual health and wellbeing.
• Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional.
• Assist in the activities for the patient within the environment which involve accompanying/escorting patients outside the ward environment.
• Maintain accurate timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised; maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
• Treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.
• Undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About the Trust

The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed., #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.