Senior Healthcare Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Free eye tests

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a healthcare professional to support a 15-bed male-only ward on a low secure unit within the Francis Willis Unit. The role involves daily patient care, performing urine analysis, phlebotomy and vital signs, with reporting to a supervising nurse.

The post requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays in a 24-hour inpatient setting. Applicants should hold the Cavendish Care Certificate (or be willing to work towards it) and NVQ

Qualifications

• Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards it, funded by the trust.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care to patients on the ward, a low secure unit for adults with severe and enduring mental illness and a forensic history.
• Carry out physical healthcare interventions such as urine analysis, phlebotomy, TPR and BP.
• Record findings from physical healthcare checks and inform the supervising nurse of results.
• Undertake Reducing and Restrictive Practice as required.
• Maintain clear, accurate clinical notes.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Urine analysis

Vital signs

Documentation

IT skills

Education

Cavendish Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence

Job description

This senior post is on the Francis Willis Unit, the only low secure unit run by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a 15-bed male-only ward for adults with severe and enduring mental illness and a forensic history. Duties centre on supporting patients day to day and carrying out physical health checks, including urine analysis, phlebotomy and TPR and BP, with results reported to the supervising nurse. The 24-hour inpatient service means nights, weekends, public holidays and shift work are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver direct care to patients on the ward, a low secure unit for adults with severe and enduring mental illness and a forensic history
• Carry out physical healthcare interventions such as urine analysis, phlebotomy, TPR and BP
• Record findings from physical healthcare checks and inform the supervising nurse of results
• Undertake Reducing and Restrictive Practice
• Keep clear, accurate clinical notes
• Communicate with service users, team members and outside agencies
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Work collaboratively to uphold the trust's purpose, vision and values
• Work unsociable hours, including nights, weekends, public holidays and shift patterns, across a 24-hour inpatient service

What’s required

Qualifications

• Cavendish Care Certificate, or willingness to work towards it (resourced by the trust)
• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent, or working towards it

Experience

• Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at nursing assistant grade or equivalent in a health and social care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to undertake Reducing and Restrictive Practice
• Patient and empathic approach
• Effective communication with service users, team members and outside agencies
• Clear, accurate clinical note keeping
• Physical healthcare skills such as urine analysis, phlebotomy, TPR and BP, with recording and reporting of findings
• IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

Nice to have

• Voluntary or working experience with a mental health service or equivalent
• Certificate in Community Mental Health
• ECDL
• Immediate life support
• Venepuncture

What’s offered

• Early access to psychological therapies and physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Savings through the salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts with major high street retailers and restaurants
• Flexible working options and training and promotion opportunities