Healthcare Assistant

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking motivated individuals to join their Multi-disciplinary team in Hereford. The role involves delivering high standards of patient care for adults with acute mental illness. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, and demonstrate a holistic approach to health care. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, NHS pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Maternity and paternity support

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care or similar field.
• Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to engage with patients.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care at the heart of the work.
• Deliver high-quality healthcare outcomes.
• Work alongside colleagues in service delivery.
• Support patients with independent living skills.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Relevant health or social care qualification

Job description

Mortimer Ward is a 20 bed admission ward for adults predominantly aged 18 to 65 with acute mental illness. Our patients often have complex needs and the successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for a holistic approach to meeting those care needs. We work closely with allied health professionals within the Unit and our aim is to maximise the health and wellbeing of the patients in our care, supporting them and their families. The Trust and the ward has a number of initiatives focusing on clinical leadership, operational management and strategic planning which will offer opportunities for professional development. The Unit is currently undergoing extensive environmental redevelopment works which will enhance the patient experience, ward safety and therapeutic facilitation. We are looking to appoint motivated and dynamic individuals to join our Multi-disciplinary team. Part of your role is to ensure patient care is of the highest standards supporting the Nursing and Medical team, acting as a role model at all times and using your initiative to maintain quality and safety.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery
• Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
• Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential
• Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development
• Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare
• Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to deliver interventions both on the ward and in the community
• To work with patients on a one to one and group basis to develop independent living skills and provide psychoeducation
• To carry out enhanced observations of patients/clients to support with the management of presenting risks

Benefits

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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