Job summary
Patients present with a wide range of Mental Health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-harm, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness or injury. Patients will at times have to stay in Southmead hospital for long periods, in example if they are receiving treatment for an eating disorder. Patients can also experience psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness or injury.
The Engagement Health Care Support Workers provide 1:1 support to patients experiencing mental health issues or emotional distress in the acute hospital setting. Based at Southmead Hospital individuals will be expected to work alongside patients struggling with acute mental health/emotional needs such as suicidality, self-harm, thought disorders, co-morbidity, eating disorders, dementia and psychosis. The Engagement Health Care Support Workers will work alongside the MDT to provide support in activities of daily living, engage in therapeutic interventions, carry out close observations, responding to signs of risk or escalation and maintaining patient safety whilst working in a way which promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care
Main duties of the job
Patients present with a wide range of Mental Health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-harm, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness or injury. Patients will at times have to stay in Southmead hospital for long periods, in example if they are receiving treatment for an eating disorder. Patients can also experience psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness or injury.
The Engagement Health Care Support Workers provide 1:1 support to patients experiencing mental health issues or emotional distress in the acute hospital setting. Based at Southmead Hospital individuals will be expected to work alongside patients struggling with acute mental health/emotional needs such as suicidality, self-harm, thought disorders, co-morbidity, eating disorders, dementia and psychosis. The Engagement Health Care Support Workers will work alongside the MDT to provide support in activities of daily living, engage in therapeutic interventions, carry out close observations, responding to signs of risk or escalation and maintaining patient safety whilst working in a way which promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care
About us
NBT Extra is the Temporary Bank of staff that supports the running of one of the Southwest's largest hospitals.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patients present with a wide range of Mental Health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-harm, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness or injury. Patients will at times have to stay in Southmead hospital for long periods, in example if they are receiving treatment for an eating disorder. Patients can also experience psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness or injury.
The Engagement Health Care Support Workers provide 1:1 support to patients experiencing mental health issues or emotional distress in the acute hospital setting. Based at Southmead Hospital individuals will be expected to work alongside patients struggling with acute mental health/emotional needs such as suicidality, self-harm, thought disorders, co-morbidity, eating disorders, dementia and psychosis. The Engagement Health Care Support Workers will work alongside the MDT to provide support in activities of daily living, engage in therapeutic interventions, carry out close observations, responding to signs of risk or escalation and maintaining patient safety whilst working in a way which promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care
Person Specification
Exp
Essential
- Previous experience in an admin role
- Exposure to DPA
- Experience of working in pressured environment
Desirable
Quals
Essential
Desirable
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Trustwide
Bristol
BS10 5NB