Healthcare Assistant

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking Healthcare Assistants for the Ashurst ward, focusing on providing care for patients in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The role demands excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, with responsibilities including personal care and patient monitoring. Applicants should expect a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression. Salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, offering flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a PICU ward is preferred.
• Ability to assist patients with daily activities.
• Willingness to maintain a safe and clean ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities like washing and dressing.
• Monitor patient conditions for comfort and safety.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming ward environment.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to provide personal care

Patient monitoring skills

Job description

Do you have experience working in a PICU ward?

We are hosting a Recruitment Day on Wednesday 25th February in Oxford for Healthcare Assistants.

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join the Ashurst ward. This is an 11 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, for those who have acute or severe and enduring mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities, which require treatment which would otherwise not be able to be given in the community or acute ward environment.

Ashurst Ward aim to provide the most intensive nursing care and proactive and effective treatment to promote service users to recover and return to their usual place of residence.

We'll need you to have excellent communication skills with positive attitude. We share a caring, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude, committed to the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.

If you have recently attended or applied to one of our recent recruitment / assessment days please do not reapply.

Main duties of the job

All our services are staffed by full multi-disciplinary teams including nurses, doctors, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists, and supported by a variety of other professional colleagues.

As a Healthcare Assistant you'll contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people within a healthcare or community setting. You'll play a vital role in improving patients' wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Care: Assisting patients with daily activities like washing, dressing, and eating.
• Patient Monitoring: Keeping an eye on patient conditions to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Ward Environment: Helping to maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe environment on the ward.
• Communication: Interacting with patients and their families to provide reassurance and support.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

Recruitment Day: what to expect on the day

If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day on Thursday 18th December at Unipart House in Oxford is designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.

The day will include:

• Numeracy/Literacy Test: A short assessment to evaluate your foundational skills.
• Group Activity: An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
• Interview: A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have.
• Networking: An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next Healthcare Assistants.

What We Offer

We are committed to investing in our staff and providing a rewarding career path.

• Support & Development: We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role.
• Flexible Working: We have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions with various shift patterns available. We'll also consider flexible working arrangements.
• A Rewarding Career: This is more than just a job it's a chance to provide compassionate care and be a critical part of a team that makes a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.

Person Specification

• Do you have any experience working in a PICU ward?

Question 2: Working environment

• Can you describe a situation from your previous role as a healthcare assistant where you had to provide care under pressure or in a challenging environment? What was the situation, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

Question 3: Patient care

• Can you describe a time when you had to explain something important to a patient who was confused, anxious, or had difficulty understanding? How did you ensure they felt heard and understood, and how did you adapt your approach to meet their needs?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum | pro rata