Job overview

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in a rewarding but challenging environment? 

This is an opportunity to join our service as a Healthcare Assistant supporting patients within a  Low Secure Setting.  If successful at interview you will be part of a Multi – Professional team providing high quality care and support to individuals with complex mental health needs. 

Within our service we offer a comprehensive induction programme. In addition, we provide learning and improving opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisal.

Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable but we also welcome applications from individuals with the right values and transferable skills.

Our Service supports patients from a diverse range of cultures and communities requiring a diverse and culturally aware staff team.

Our overall aim is to help patients develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment/ the community.  

 

Main duties of the job

Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and mental health care needs of patients – promoting individual health and well being. 

Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by the registered professional when required. 

Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patient 

environment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formal 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 a reasonable expectation of the role.

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