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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must effectively assist with daily living activities, provide care, record observations, maintain accurate records, promote independence, and support patients under professional guidance.
  • You will assist patients with daily living activities, record clinical observations, maintain health records, support independence, and escort patients as needed.

Requirements

  • The role will require an individual with the ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership from a registered professional in the provision of care to a specific patient group within the directorate
  • Assisting with all the activates of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients - promoting individual health and wellbeing.
  • Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional.
  • Assist in the activities for the patient within the environment which involve accompanying/escorting patients outside the ward environment.
  • To maintain accurate timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
  • To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.
  • To undertake any other duties that would be reasonable expectation of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with all the activates of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients - promoting individual health and wellbeing.
  • Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional.
  • Assist in the activities for the patient within the environment which involve accompanying/escorting patients outside the ward environment.
  • To maintain accurate timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.
  • To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.
  • To undertake any other duties that would be reasonable expectation of the role.

FAQs

What is the role of a Healthcare Assistant at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust?

The Healthcare Assistant provides support under the direction of registered professionals, assisting with daily living activities and addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients while promoting their health and wellbeing.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, undertaking and recording clinical observations, maintaining accurate clinical records, and treating patients as individuals to help them achieve maximum independence.

Where is the position located?

The position is based at Horizon Day Services at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, there are exciting opportunities for career development and progression, with a commitment to providing support, skills, and development needed for staff to succeed.

Is a DBS check required for this role?

Yes, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, which can cost either £26.40 for a standard check or £54.40 for an enhanced check. This cost will be deducted from the salary over the first two months of employment.

Can I enroll in the DBS Update Service?

Yes, you are encouraged to enroll for the DBS Update Service, which has an annual fee of £16.

How does the Trust prioritize the health and wellbeing of its staff?

The Trust invests significantly in health and wellbeing through in-house occupational health, staff counselling services, and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team to support colleagues.

What employee-led staff networks are available?

There are various employee-led networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion groups, Green Champions network, Freedom to Speak Up network, Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and Menopause Champions network.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Sarah Nixon, the Manager, at Sarah.nixon@nottshc.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07827987329.

Is prior experience required for this Healthcare Assistant role?

The job description does not specify prior experience; however, it emphasizes the need for a motivated and compassionate individual capable of working effectively within a team under the guidance of registered professionals.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.