Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Male Acute Ward for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker position.

Ogura Ward is a male Clinical decision Unit based at Sunflowers court for adult males aged 18 and over. The service hosts service users who are informal and those who are detained under section 2 under the MHA 83 for assessment.

Exciting environment which gives our service users opportunity to start their recovery journey.

Greater opportunities for implementation of new ideas and setting standards in line with NELFT values.

The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which is committed to the provision of high-quality patient centred care for all who use the service. Ogura Ward has a multi disciplinary team comprises of a Matron and Ward Manager, Deputies, Clinical Leads, Band 5 nurses and Band 3 Support Workers.

Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, learning disabilities, low secure services, young people and PICU.

There are 2 Consultant Psychiatrists who run ward reviews Monday to Friday with the support of three Junior doctors, an OT and OT assistant, Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist.

The post holder will ideally have previous experience of working with mental health issues and managing aggression . The role will involve supporting nursing staff during admissions, carrying out some clinical observations, taking responsibility for the safety of the ward by making sure the ward environment is safe for service users , escorting service users to their appointments and many more. Please refer to the attached JD

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177).

You should have well-developed communication skills with patients/ colleagues and be able to provide an initial response to patient and other agencies queries, concerns, and signpost/direct as appropriate. You will also be able to prioritise your work, be a team player, use your initiative and meet deadlines.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application.