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Prif leoliad
Nursing
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
395-AR225-24
Cyflogwr
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Brookside Adolescent Unit
Tref
Essex
Cyflog
£24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum (Plus HCAS)
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Yn cau
05/01/2025 23:59

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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust logo

HealthCare Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our AdolescentÌý inpatient ward for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker position, this is a full time permanent position.Ìý

Brookside is a 15 bedded adolescentÌý ward based at GoodmayesÌý for young people between the ages of 13-17. The service hosts patients who are informal and those who are detained under section 2 and 3 of the MHA for assessment/treatment.

This provides an exciting environment which gives our service users an opportunity to start their recovery journey

Greater opportunities for implementation of new ideas and setting standards in line with NELFT values

The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which is committed to the provision of high-quality patient centred care for all who use the service.

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Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will ideally have previous experience of working with mental health issues and have basic knowledge ofÌý neuro-divergent diagnosis ( Autism and Learning Difficulties)Ìý The role will involve supporting nursing staff during admissions, carrying out some clinical observations, taking responsibility for the safety of the ward by making sure the ward environment is safe for service users , escorting service users to their appointments and completing care plan and many more.

Brookside has a multi-disciplinary team which comprises of a Matron and Ward Manager, Deputies, Clinical Leads, staff nurses and Support Workers.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.Ìý All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. ÌýAs part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.Ìý The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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You should have well-developed communication skills with patients/ colleagues and be able to provide an initial response to patient and other agencies queries, concerns, and signpost/direct as appropriate. You will also be able to prioritise your work, be a team player, use your initiative and meet deadlines.Ìý Health care support workers are expected to chair community meetings, host activities, engage with familiesÌý and will be includedÌý as part of the young persons core team. Health Care support workers are also expected to write care plans with support of the nursing staff and align their practise in accordance with the young persons care plan.

All staff are expected to undertake safeguarding supervision every 3 months and clinical supervision monthly.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

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Manyleb y person

Essential

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Educated to GCSE level
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Experience of working to/being accountable to more than one person
  • Experience of supporting people with their personal care
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working in an NHS environment
  • Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise and to work under pressure while maintaining standards Shortlisting
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
  • Compliance with mandatory training
  • Compliance with clinical and safeguarding supervision
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
  • Knowledge of basic support interventions
  • Knowledge of least restrictive practise

Desirable

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Awareness of relevant nursing techniques
  • Awareness of mental health illnesses in camhs
  • Health, safety and risk awareness in care settings
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of theoretic knowledge
  • Understand need for patient confidentiality
  • Empathy for different client groups

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require any additional support during the application process please contact [email protected]. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment journey.

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

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Strelle St Hill
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Modern Matron
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[email protected]
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03005551156