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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Moseley (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant at the Juniper Centre. You will work under the guidance of a qualified nurse, supporting assessment, planning, and delivery of nursing care within the unit.

Responsibilities include facilitating social and therapeutic activities, promoting therapeutic relationships, and ensuring care plans reflect changes in service users' mental and physical state while adhering to policies and legislation.

Qualifications

• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Support the establishment of therapeutic relationships and activities.
• Work under guidance of qualified nurse and follow policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in setting quality standards and monitoring in line with clinical guidance.
• Report and record changes in service users' mental/physical state in care plans.
• Escort service users and support Activities of Daily Living.
• Lead development of social/therapeutic activities for service users.
• Ensure adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983.

Job description

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Juniper Centre

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Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Assist in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the guidance of the qualified nurse, and to have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern current service provision. To assist in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users, and the promotion of effective therapeutic relationships, which meet and address the issues of spirituality, equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. The post holder will ensure effective communication pathways exist, acting as a role model to junior staff and within their sphere of responsibility, and in a manner, which positively reflects the values of the organisation.

To assist qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.

To assist qualified nurses in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

Responsible for reporting and recording any changes in the service users mental/physical/emotional/ state in the care plan, and to the qualified nurse/nurse in charge.

Working to the direction of the qualified nurse to ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Support the qualified nurse in engaging service user’s and carer’s involvement with the service.

To assist qualified nurses in the establishment of therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries.

To take a lead role in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service user’s.

To escort service users as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse.

Assist service users in meeting their Activities of Daily living.

Perform delegated clinical/non clinical duties without the need for direct supervision.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust