Job summary

We are looking to recruit full time/part time enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistants/Trainees to join our team. Oak Ward is a 12 bed functional inpatient assessment and treatment ward for older people with mental health problems.

This role will involve covering a 24 hour/7 day roster.

The successful postholder will be working on an inpatient unit for older adults with mental health problems. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will work directly with patients, as part of a wider MDT and also with families and visitors.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.

You will maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

You will be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.

In addition to this, the postholder will assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the nurse in charge of the ward, undertaking duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision.

You will maintain confidentiality and good record keeping

To work well as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care.

The successful candidate 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.