Rehabilitation HCA - Mental Health (Phoenix Ward)

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust invites applications for a full-time Healthcare Assistant on Phoenix Ward within the rehabilitation service. The role focuses on delivering quality nursing care under supervision, engaging with service users and supporting recovery in a multidisciplinary team.

Based in the inpatient unit, the role requires compassionate, patient-centred care, documenting observations, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment as patients

Qualifications

• Working under guidance of a Registered Nurse/ AP/NA/B4 to deliver quality nursing care.
• Fundamentals of care—nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional support.
• Ability to engage with service users in a recovery-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ AP/NA/B4, implement quality nursing care in a recovery-focused way.
• Lead on fundamentals of care: nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
• Provide hands-on care and 1-1 engagement with service users, respecting dignity and diversity.
• Escalate concerns to a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor and record clinical observations and vital signs with appropriate escalation to the professional.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes and advocate for patients’ needs in line with care plans.

Job description

The South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust invites applications for a full-time Healthcare Assistant on Phoenix Ward within the rehabilitation service. The role focuses on delivering quality nursing care under supervision, engaging with service users and supporting recovery in a multidisciplinary team.

Based in the inpatient unit, the role requires compassionate, patient-centred care, documenting observations, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment as patients