Job overview

We are looking for experienced Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and committed teams at Sherwood Oaks Hospital.

Sherwood Oaks Hospital has 4 acute mental health wards 2 of which are for females and 2 for males who are experiencing a varied mental health conditions who are between the ages of 18 and 65 for the Nottingham city and the wider county. 

Applicants must have experience of working in Mental Health, have a good understanding of risk and have an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.  

You would be expected to have experience of working with adults with a variety of mental health conditions and have a good understanding of what role you can play in the safe management of static and dynamic risk. Alongside this you will be assisting with daily activities that support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our patients. 

As a suitable candidate you will be able to identify your own skills and how these may complement the existing team. We value every member of the MDT and your role within this is congruent to the safe and adaptive running of the ward. You will be working in a highly demanding environment in which, daily, you may come across complex emotionally and physically challenging situations. As such, a degree of resilience as well as being a good team player is essential in the role.

Main duties of the job

The team are looking for experienced Healthcare Support Workers with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.  Applicants should have experience of working in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk and be keen to join a strong and committed team.  You would be expected to have knowledge of mental health and be able to identify your own skills and how these may compliment the existing teams within in Sherwood Oaks. 

You would be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis, working in a recovery-orientated and holistic manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.

You will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant. You will be given opportunities for training and development in different areas of the HCA role and any aspects of your particular interest. 

Candidates will be expected to work a full range of shifts including day and night shifts across 7 days per week.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment