Job summary
Here at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust we are a provider of award winning, high quality mental health, community and learning disability services that look after the 'whole person'. Join us in caring for patients physical and mental health needs. We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support. As a team we follow the trust values of We care, we listen, we deliver.
We have a band 2 Health Care Assistant position on FERN ward, caring for working age male adults with acute mental health issues.
We aim to support each service user through their journey to recovery with the support from the Multi-disciplinary team.
We are keen to have a person who is passionate about supporting service users to join our team. The service user will be provided with person centered care and support. The successful candidate will be working alongside other dedicated multi-disciplinary team members.
Closing date: 1st July 2024
Shortlisting Date: 2nd July 2024
Interview Date: 16th July 2024
Main duties of the job
- To assist qualified nursing staff in the assessment, delivery and evaluation of care to patients suffering from Mental Illness, who may also present with challenging behaviour, ensuring individual needs are met.
- Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care.
- Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
- Ensure that stock of clinical and non clinical resources required on the ward is maintained.
- To support patients through their journey to recover and promote independence.
- To support junior members of staff in developing their skills on the ward and acting as a role model for them.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.
- Willing and able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements.
Desirable
- NVQ III in care or modules relevant to the area.
- Willingness to undergo job development and training, undertaking minimum skill including English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home), which includes Mental Health
- Effective patient/client care skills, which includes effective communication.
Desirable
- Able to evidence working in a caring environment or worked in a voluntary position.
- Experience of dealing with the public.
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
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fern ward Airedale Centre for Mental Health
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TA