Health Care Assistant
South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness
Health Care Assistant
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South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8c33a4895b2146fca83e726697c42475
Location ref: Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our team at the Dova Unit, Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital. Our mental health services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users, patients, and carers, while fostering a supportive environment for staff development and wellbeing.
About the Role:
As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within our 20-bedded mixed sex inpatient unit. You will work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing care and support to patients with a range of mental health needs, some of whom may present with challenging behaviour.
Work collaboratively within the MDT, supporting patients according to their individual care plans on a rotational shift system.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their carers, promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.
Assist in the protection of patients from abuse, following safeguarding procedures at all times.
Help maintain the health, safety, and security of patients and their environment.
Accurately obtain, transmit, and store information relating to the delivery of care services.
Experience in a care or mental health setting is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
Compassionate, patient-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends., If you are committed to delivering high standards of care and want to be part of a team that values staff development and patient wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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