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Senior Healthcare Assistant - C9327-25-0178
Gloucester
Job summary
Dean Ward is a 15 bedded Adult female acute psychiatric ward which provides care for those who have severe and endure mental health problems and require hospital admission for treatment and assessment of their mental health.
Wotton Lawn is an 88 bed Acute Mental Health Hospital situated in the centre of the historic city of Gloucester and provides inpatient services to the population of Gloucestershire. It offers a vital service to the citizens of Gloucestershire in supporting and rehabilitating those suffering from mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are serviced by an enthusiastic, multi-professional team of people, including Doctors, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Therapists who are supported by Ward Secretaries and Hotel Services Staff. At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust we pride ourselves on providing care and support to those experiencing mental health and learning disabilities.
If you think that you would like to be involved in this rewarding service and would like to find out further information about this opportunity please contact Claire Holloway, Ward Manager on 0300 421 4786
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated people who are willing to become involved in our team continuing to move our acute services forward.
As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
The post requires working shifts across the seven day period including weekends and nights.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all mandatory training including Control & Restraint/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance).
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-147
Job locations
Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert to view the supporting documents or apply online
Closing date for applications: 03-03-2025
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674
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