Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Acute

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care organization is seeking experienced Healthcare Support Workers to join their committed team. You will be involved in the assessment, care, and treatment of patients experiencing mental health crises, providing recovery-oriented care. Experience in Mental Health, flexibility, and strong communication skills are essential for this role, which requires full availability for varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Mental Health and a good understanding of risk.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner to meet service demands.
• Willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
• Provide recovery-oriented and holistic care aimed at the patient’s discharge.
• Develop and maintain positive, therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Experience in Mental Health

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Resilience

Job description

Overview

The team is looking for experienced Healthcare Support Workers who can work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. Applicants should have experience in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk, and the ability to join a strong, committed team at Sherwood Oaks.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
• Provide recovery-oriented and holistic care aimed at the patient’s discharge.
• Participate in training identified to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant, with opportunities for development in different areas of the HCA role.
• Work a full range of shifts, including day and night across 7 days per week.
• Develop and maintain positive, therapeutic relationships with patients and communicate effectively with the team, under the supervision of qualified nurses.
• Work with adults with a variety of mental health conditions and contribute to safe management of static and dynamic risk; assist with daily activities supporting physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• Identify your skills and how they complement the existing team; contribute to the safe and adaptive running of the ward in a demanding environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience of working in Mental Health and a good understanding of risk.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner to meet service demands.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive, therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training; ability to work under the supervision of qualified nurses.
• Resilience and team‑working skills in a challenging environment.

About Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Sherwood Oaks Hospital has 4 acute mental health wards (2 for females and 2 for males) for adults aged 18–65 with varied mental health conditions in the Nottingham city and wider county area. We are part of #TeamNottsHC, delivering intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across multiple counties from over 200 sites, including community locations, acute settings, and secure environments.

Culture and development

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and host national and regional services. We offer employee-led networks (EDI, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health and Wellbeing, Menopause Champions) and prioritise colleague health and wellbeing through in-house occupational health and counselling services. We are committed to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

Visa and DBS information

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa should check the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the criteria on GOV.UK. DBS checks are required and costs are deducted from salary after appointment, with standard DBS at £26.40 or enhanced DBS at £54.40. You may enrol in the DBS Update Service for an annual fee of £16.