Job summary
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join our energetic and passionate team, working alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists, and dieticians.
The Highfield unit is a purpose-built tier 4, inpatient CAMHS unit. We are a multidisciplinary team offering inpatient and day patient admission for young people with acute mental health problems.
We provide care for young people with a range of difficulties including eating disorders, anxiety OCD, depression and bipolar mood disorders, unusual experiences and psychosis, trauma, self-harm, and relationship and attachment-based difficulties. Families are often contending with multiple and complex psycho-social difficulties, and we aim to take a holistic approach guided by evidence and best-practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the nursing team to deliver care directly to young people and their families. We have a skillful and dedicated team of nurses and HCAs, and within this team you will be directly involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of treatment. Each young person has a dedicated case team whom works closely alongside colleagues supporting an individual young person.
You do not need prior experience in the field as comprehensive training will be provided such as ASC course, breakaway and management of violence and aggression, DBT-informed skills, and Positive Engagement And Caring Environments (PEACE) an innovative, experiential training package.
About us
There will be many opportunities available for you to develop your skills and competencies. We offer a range of therapeutic groups on the ward, such as DBT-informed skills, community meetings, a psychodynamic-informed reflective group, patient involvement forum, eating disorder group, a collaborative weekly case review base on a CBT-E model, and psychoeducational parents groups.
We have strong links with the university and as a unit have contributed to much research, and HCAs interested in research have gained valuable experience this way.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role importantly involves 24 hours, 7 days a week care therefore shift patterns are in place which will include nights. It is a varied role that can be rich and rewarding, and you will be valued and supported by the team around you.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, a career change or seeking clinical experience we encourage you to contact the Highfield to arrange an informal visit with current Staff and Patients.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
- Ability to observe & monitor progress & report any concerns.
- Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
- Ability to be resourceful & use problem solving skills
- Ability to work within the boundary of the job description
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health Issues and treatment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and inter personal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Commitment to personalised, recovery oriented care
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors and an emotional robustness
- Recognise own abilities & be willing to engage in reflective practice as a means of learning & developing one’s own practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care (e.g. child / elderly relative)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Closing Date: 11 June 2023
