Healthcare Assistant (Adult Acute)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Long Eaton is looking for Nursing Assistants to join their acute inpatient services. Ideal candidates will have NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or the Care Certificate. Responsibilities include providing patient support under supervision, engaging patients in therapeutic activities, and maintaining high care standards. This role offers opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or the Care Certificate required.
• Experience in mental health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of person-centred care.
• Support patients who are acutely mentally unwell.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Education

NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust." We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for Nursing Assistants to join our Trust if you have NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or the Care Certificate issued by an organisation based on the standards set by Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individuals to work full time within our acute inpatient services across both in our brand new Carsington Unit on our Kingsway Hospital, Derby, site and Radbourne Unit. This is an exciting time to work for Derbyshire Healthcare. The new facilities will improve safety, privacy and dignity for our adult acute mental health patients by providing en-suite accommodation in single rooms. This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build the team along with the Ward Manager and other senior leaders. You will work alongside others to establish and develop this new ward for Derbyshire and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking programme team and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of patient/client-centred care.
• Promote and support service user and carer involvement; autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.
• As a valued member of the team, you will deliver high standards of person-centred care showing empathy, patience and understanding at all times.
• As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will work within the Trust Core Care Standards and promote service user dignity at all times.
• As a Healthcare Assistant you will be actively involved in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses and be accountable for the reporting of the care you give to qualified nursing staff.
• The team is multi-disciplinary in nature. You would be an active and supportive member of the team.
• We can offer ongoing training and development, clinical supervision & managerial supervision, an annual PADR and personal development plan.
• Always act in a way which reflects both the word and spirit of the Trust's values.

Responsibilities continued

• Providing care and support for patients who are acutely mentally unwell
• Spending 1:1 time with patients
• Escorting patients off the ward
• Completing levels of observations with patients
• Engaging patients in therapeutic activities
• Completing physical observations and general physical checks
• Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to make changes in patients' care
• Supporting patients with their ADLs
• Managing difficult situations
• Providing support to other wards across the unit
• Responding to patients when they are distressed

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post (bank service is excluded). For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Additional information / Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Derbyshire Healthcare supports several specialist staff network groups to reflect its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. These include the Disability and Wellness group, Multi-Faith forum, BME staff support network, LGBT+ staff support network, Christian network, Women's network and Armed Forces network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working
• As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
• Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance. DBS Checks: The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.