Bank Healthcare Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The successful applicant will be a keen and enthusiastic person, ideally with experience of working in the caring profession. The successful applicant will be motivated and able to work within a team as well as independently. The applicant will be willing to develop their knowledge and skills through a variety of training and will be well motivated to improve the quality of care within the team. 1. To assist the Ward Team in the care of the patients. 2. Assist in planning programmes of care and, together with the Keyworker, implement these plans under supervision. 3. Establish and maintain good professional working relationships with carers, colleagues and Health and Social Care Staff working in the community and hospital setting. 4. Observe and report changes in patients' health and environment to qualified staff and appropriate agencies. 5. Assist and support patients as required in their care plans primarily in the Ward setting. 6. Encourage patients to maintain their sense of identity, personal relationships and social contact, respecting the individual's religious beliefs and cultural practices. 7. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our patients. 8. To assist in monitoring and maintaining the health and safety of patients and to contribute to minimising the risk of accidents and fire through observation, education and advice. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
  
  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.