Healthcare Assistant

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

27 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Eating Disorder Service. You will support the clinical pathway, monitor physical and emotional wellbeing, and work with registered staff to assess young people with complex needs.

The role emphasises early intervention, patient-centred care, and flexible service delivery for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment and monitoring of children and young people with eating disorders.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver care.
• Undertake physical health observations, including venepuncture, as part of routine checks.

Job description

As a key member of the Eating Disorder Service, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the clinical pathway and helping to monitor the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people experiencing eating disorders. You will work alongside registered professionals to support the assessment and monitoring of young people with complex mental health needs, promoting early intervention, healthy lifestyles, and positive wellbeing outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills within a well-established service while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships, offering person-centred care that meets the individual needs of each young person. Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rewarding service where no two days are the same. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people., The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels. Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county (the service operates from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays). The service operates across Hereford & Worcestershire and there may be occasions where cover is required across both counties. An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a Children and Young People facing community. The ability to work autonomously to manage your own diary whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team. The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively. Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment.

Aspects of the role would also include: close working within the MDT, undertaking Physical Health Observations for Children and Young people including venepuncture.

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.

What we offer;

• 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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