Healthcare Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rewarding service where no two days are the same. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. As a key member of the Eating Disorder Service, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the clinical pathway and helping to monitor the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people experiencing eating disorders. You will work alongside registered professionals to support the assessment and monitoring of young people with complex mental health needs, promoting early intervention, healthy lifestyles, and positive wellbeing outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills within a well-established service while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships, offering person-centred care that meets the individual needs of each young person. Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry., Deliver high standard of nursing care under the supervision and direction of registered staff for CYP in clinics or own home, where appropriate. Deliver personal care to patients and following appropriate training and competency assessment, carry out specific tasks delegated by the trained practitioner. Attend regular training and demonstrate continued competency in these areas of practice. Promote effective communication with CYP, carers and colleagues. Be aware of safeguarding policies and issues related to vulnerable CYP, reporting any concerns to a registered nurse. Monitor and record physical health observations, including venepuncture, as directed by trained practitioner. Report any changes or concerns relating to CYP condition or circumstances to registered nurses. Be aware of the patients nutritional needs identifying any barriers to good nutrition and record any changes. Maintain contemporaneous Electronic Patient Records. Attend team MDT, formulation, clinical supervision meetings. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description, Deliver high standard of nursing care under the supervision and direction of registered staff for CYP in clinics or own home, where appropriate. Deliver personal care to patients and following appropriate training and competency assessment, carry out specific tasks delegated by the trained practitioner. Attend regular training and demonstrate continued competency in these areas of practice. Promote effective communication with CYP, carers and colleagues. Be aware of safeguarding policies and issues related to vulnerable CYP, reporting any concerns to a registered nurse. Monitor and record physical health observations, including venepuncture, as directed by trained practitioner. Report any changes or concerns relating to CYP condition or circumstances to registered nurses. Be aware of the patients nutritional needs identifying any barriers to good nutrition and record any changes. Maintain contemporaneous Electronic Patient Records. Attend team MDT, formulation, clinical supervision meetings. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.,

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
  
  The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels.
Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county (the service operates from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays). The service operates across Hereford & Worcestershire and there may be occasions where cover is required across both counties. An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a Children and Young People facing community. The ability to work autonomously to manage your own diary whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team. The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively. Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment. Aspects of the role would also include: close working within the MDT, undertaking Physical Health Observations for Children and Young people including venepuncture. Bespoke Training specific to the role will be offered.,
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Comfortable with working under direction but able to use own initiative.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Eager to learn.
• Flexible.
• I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry., Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of working in caring settings.
• Community experience.
Desirable
• Previous NHS experience.
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Understanding of team work.
• Able to communicate with all age groups.
• Understanding of promotion of independent living.
• Understanding of principles of rehabilitation.
Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Comfortable with working under direction but able to use own initiative.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Eager to learn.
• Flexible.
• I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry., Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of working in caring settings.
• Community experience.
Desirable
• Previous NHS experience.
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Understanding of team work.
• Able to communicate with all age groups.
• Understanding of promotion of independent living.
• Understanding of principles of rehabilitation.
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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