Mental Health Care Assistant

Southampton

Full-Time, Part-Time

£12 - £22

Immediately

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Job Description

Company Overview
At NHS Professionals, we run the UK's largest NHS staff bank, dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare workers with flexible employment opportunities. Our mission is to support the NHS community by providing tailored career paths and enhancing work-life balance.

Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the UK. This role is vital in supporting our healthcare professionals and ensuring high-quality patient care across various NHS Trusts. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in enhancing patient experiences and contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional care.

We are currently only looking for MH HCA who can work DAY SHIFTS ideally Monday-Friday. Please only apply if you can work these shifts.

Responsibilities

To listen and talk to patients and their carers and develop therapeutic relationships
To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with Trust policy
To accurately report and feedback any concerns
To understand the importance of, and maintain the need for confidentiality in all patient matters
To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy, and safe environment
To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly
Attend to patients' personal hygiene, including bathing, toileting, and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence
To act as a positive role model to the patients and staff
To demonstrate appropriate de-escalation skills in managing aggression exhibited by service users, subject to achieving agreed training and competency in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques
Escort patients as appropriate to other areas of the hospital or the hospital grounds as delegated by a trained member of staff
Completion of regular physical health observations, including the recording of these. Also completing the physical health paperwork within the admission process, including smoking/alcohol recording forms

Qualifications

Minimum of 12-months experience working as a mental health HCA in a NHS hospital or private UK MH Hospital
Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
Understanding of care plans and patient needs
Compassionate attitude towards patient care
Basic IT skills for documentation purposes
Ability to drive is a plus but not mandatory
Proficiency in English is required.
Valid PMVA Certificate

Call-To-Action
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of your career, we invite you to apply today and become part of our supportive NHS community!

Pay: £12.51-£22.90 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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