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Support Worker

1 month ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Support Worker - ECT Hours - 15 hours per week (Tuesday & Friday) Location - Basildon Mental Health Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit Band 3 Support Workers for our ECTAS Accredited Basildon ECT Team. The ECT Suite is based at Basildon Mental Health Unit.

We believe our workforce are our strongest asset and we make it a priority to ensure we develop and create strong career pathways for our current and new staff joining us. Our HCA Role works at a band 3 level, however we want to offer the opportunity to those that may not have the current qualifications or relevant experience the chance to start their NHS career and would welcome and encourage applications from those that do not meet the personal specification but are willing to undergo additional training required to fulfil the job role.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude with a commitment to maintain EPUT's excellent customer care. We are looking for people who can bring commitment and fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Undertake assigned tasks that involve direct patient care Take and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rates Assist in monitoring and maintaining the health and safety of patients, which includes ensuring all pre-ECT checks are complete and assisting with patient treatment and recovery Assist in assessment of the patient Ensure the environment is prepared for the clinic Communicate effectively, both written and verbally Act in a manner that protects and maintains the patient's sense of dignity, personal relationships and social contact, while respecting the individual's religious beliefs and cultural practices Partake in the lifting and moving of patients when required - in lines with the Trust's manual handling policy Contribute to supervision and mentoring of lower banded staff and teaching of students where appropriate

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Level III of NVQ Scheme or equivalent experience and commitment to training and development

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with patients with mental health problems

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