Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Looking to be a part of a genuine patient centred service where your input makes a difference? Our service is evolving and we need enthusiastic, passionate Health Care Assistants to join the Assessment and Treatment in-patient unit at Townend Court. Townend Court is an inpatient facility for adults aged 18 years and over that have a learning disability. Learning Disability services have been changing and continue to evolve to meet the clinical demands of a modern inpatient facility.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team (mdt) which includes nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and psychologists. The team have patient care and Humber Trust values at the core of their practice. The team are also keen to share their skills and experience with all staff members, making this an ideal post for individuals that are keen to embrace personal and professional development. As a health care assistant at Townend Court you will also work in partnership with the community learning disability teams in addition to external service providers.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker role is essential in delivering high standards of care to inpatients at Townend Court.
Promote and provide person centred care in line with agreed care plans.
Work in partnership with the individual, their carer, families and the wider healthcare team.
Promote clinical effectiveness, safety and a good experience for the individual.
Talking and listening to patients and feeding this back to the Nurse in Charge/ wider MDT.
Be involved in person centred patient activities and supporting them with these both on the unit and in the community.
Supporting with personal cares and supporting and or monitoring dietary requirements and fluid intake.
De-escalate challenging behaviours/ situations which will be informed by the Positive Behaviour Support plan.
About us
In return, you will work in a supportive environment, with a team that understands having fun and enjoying work is important to building successful teams and services. If you are ambitious to progress beyond this role, you will be given the support and time to do this.
We understand the importance of maintaining a work life balance and we fully encourage and support a wide range of flexible working initiatives. If the working hours/arrangements for this role do not meet your requirements, please don't let this deter you from applying, we would welcome an application from you and will happily discuss any working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information and more detail on the roles we have available.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of physical or LD issues
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further academic development
Skills and Competencies
Desirable
- Mandatory training for the management of violence and aggression
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within physical or mental health services
- Competency in taking physical observations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide
Hull, East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire
HU10 6ED