Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

Tewv Brits; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Healthcare Assistant/Trainee at a leading NHS Trust in Scarborough. The role involves supporting female patients in an acute adult mental health unit, working within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and willing to undergo ongoing training.

Benefits

Varied training opportunities

In-house training sessions

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 must be achieved within 2 years.
• Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support female patients in acute mental health care.
• Empower and aid patient recovery.
• Cover a 24hr shift pattern, 37.5hrs per week.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care 3

Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

The closing date is 15 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Esk Ward at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough to support our female patients within our acute adult mental health inpatient unit. The successful candidates would be expected to cover a 24hr shift pattern, 37.5hrs per week, which is broken down into 12 hour, long days or night shift.

The post holder should be both positive and passionate about the care of those with acute mental health needs and willing to carry out personal development and training to improve their knowledge and skill base in this area of care.

We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused. We believe we are progressive and forward thinking, seeking to improve our service. We offer varied training opportunities and regularly hold in house training sessions to support our team and individuals' development.

Main duties of the job

Esk Ward is a 13 bedded female acute ward, which consists of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, healthcare assistants, medics, psychology, activity co-ordinators and occupational therapists.

Esk Ward is a busy environment, challenging at times but rewarding, with a focus on supporting patients in their recovery to enable them to return home.

The successful candidate will empower and support our patients to aid their recovery in their mental health and support in equipping them with the skills they need to live independently.

The successful candidates must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ in Health and Social Care 3
• Numeracy and Literacy level 2
• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post , Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post ,Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Competency in ECG and venepuncture

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust