Eligibility
THIS POST IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.
Location
Dean Ward is a 15-bed adult female acute psychiatric ward which provides care for those with severe and enduring mental health problems and requires hospital admission for treatment and assessment of their mental health.
Wotton Lawn is an 88-bed acute mental health hospital situated in the centre of the historic city of Gloucester and provides inpatient services to the population of Gloucestershire. It offers a vital service to the citizens of Gloucestershire in supporting and rehabilitating those suffering from mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are served by an enthusiastic, multi-professional team of people, including doctors, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and therapists who are supported by ward secretaries and hotel services staff. At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust we pride ourselves on providing care and support to those experiencing mental health and learning disabilities.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and take part in reflective practice/training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Shift Schedule
The post requires working shifts across the seven-day period including weekends and nights.
Training & Development
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all mandatory training including Control & Restraint/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance).
Qualifications
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Contact
If you think that you would like to be involved in this rewarding service and would like to find out further information about this opportunity please contact Claire Holloway, Ward Manager on 0300 421 4786.
Sponsorship
THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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