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Health Care Assistant - Beech Ward

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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must provide professional references, attend a face-to-face interview, cover your DBS check cost, and share our values of Care, Learn, and Empower.
  • You will assist in delivering care under supervision, monitor patient health, support therapeutic activities, document care, report changes, and help manage challenging behavior.

Requirements

  • Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.
  • Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.
  • EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
  • The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
  • Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
  • As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
  • Equal Opportunities Employer
  • Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

  • To fulfill the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
  • To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
  • Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient’s health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training).
  • Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
  • To participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user’s problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times.
  • To deliver effective individualised care in response to service user’s needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions.
  • To ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user’s files and that these are stored according to local policy.
  • Observe and report changes in the service user’s physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional.
  • Contribute to the management and support of patient who exhibit challenging behaviour.

FAQs

Is sponsorship available for this role?

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that cannot offer sponsorship, your application will be rejected from the process.

Is a face-to-face interview required for this position?

Yes, this vacancy requires a face-to-face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants who are unable to attend a face-to-face interview need not apply.

What are the main responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant in Beech Ward?

The main responsibilities include assisting qualified staff in delivering planned care, monitoring patients' health, participating in assessments, and documenting care, among other supportive interventions.

Are there any specific qualifications or training required for this position?

Yes, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate training for tasks such as monitoring vital signs and drug and alcohol screening.

What are the working hours for this role?

This role requires working shifts as appropriate, providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include season ticket loans, NHS staff discounts, excellent training opportunities, flexible working options, and salary sacrifice schemes among others.

Can staff join the Trust's staff bank?

Yes, all permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank, allowing them the option to work additional shifts if they wish.

Are applications from individuals with disabilities welcomed?

Yes, the Trust particularly welcomes applications from people with experience of using mental health services and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.

What should I include in my professional references when applying?

You should include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment; personal or character references are not accepted.

Is there a requirement for a DBS check for this position?

Yes, as a newly appointed employee, you will be responsible for the cost of your initial DBS check, which will be deducted from your first salary.

Are Covid vaccinations mandatory for this job?

While Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS, we continue to encourage and support vaccination uptake for the safety of staff and patients.

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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides a variety of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Essex. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care that promotes mental and physical well-being. They focus on improving patient outcomes through integrated, person-centered services that address the diverse needs of their community, ensuring accessible and effective support for all individuals.