Health Care Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Nightingale Hospital

Nightingale Hospital
Nightingale Hospital
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Healthcare assistant:
Job description

Job Title:
Healthcare Assistant

Location:
Nightingale Hospital, 11-19 Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London NW1 6SH

Department:
Nursing

Salary:
From £21,000 per annum plus £4,000 London Allowance dependent on experience

Working hours:
Full-Time 37.5 hours

Closing date:
Ongoing

About us


Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years' experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings.

Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions.

Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone main line and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.


We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, high quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.


About the role:
Healthcare assistant

Position in organisation

  • Reports to the Charge Nurses.
  • Liaison at all levels with Consultants, Nursing Services Manager and all multidisciplinary team members.

Key tasks/Scope of the role

  • Nursing
  • Clinical governance
  • Health and safety
  • Administration / Communication
  • Professional development
  • Other

Duties and responsibilities
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Nursing:


  • To assist members of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients.
  • Participate in the review of patients' careplans as appropriate in ward rounds, meetings and case conferences, in line with policies and procedures.
  • Report and record any changes in patients' physical or mental condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
  • To escort patients both internally and externally to the hospital, as required.
  • To endeavour to develop sound professional relationships with patients; to promote active listening and communicate their needs to members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the company policies, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records Act 1990.
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Clinical Governance:


  • To contribute to the hospital wide approach on compliance with legal, regulatory, social and ethical responsibilities.
  • To be aware of and practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission outcomes.
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Health and Safety:


  • To be aware of and fully understand the Health and Safety policies, adhering to them when carrying out duties.
  • To bring Health and Safety issues to the attention of the Charge Nurse or nurse in charge.
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Administration / Communication:


  • To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures.
  • To maintain contemporaneous records of patients, record events and observations in patient notes.
  • To have an awareness of Clinical Governance and work within its framework.
  • To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by the nurse in charge.
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Professional Development:


  • To participate in training and supervision to support personal CPD and needs of the hospital.
  • To ensure that mandatory training is undertaken as required.
  • To participate in the appraisal process in line with hospital policy.
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Other:


  • To demonstrate an awareness of customer care and present a positive, courteous
- and helpful attitude when dealing with colleagues, patients and relatives.

  • To present a professional and efficient image at all times.

Who we're looking for

Essential

Desirable

Education/Qualifications

  • NVQ level 1 in basic nursing skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy of a GCSE or equivalent standard.
  • Computer Skills at intermediate level
  • PMVA Training

Work experience

  • Previous experience working with people with mental health problems.
Experience in specialist service areas such as, YPU,EDU Addictions or General Psychiatry


Skills, knowledge and aptitude

  • Good English communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good Interpersonal Skills.
  • Readiness to accept direction.
  • Basic Understanding of Mental Illness.
  • Good level of empathy

Impact on others

  • Ability to present self in a confident manner.
  • Awareness of effect of self on others.
  • Ability to communicate with Colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Willingness to undertake additional duties dependent upon the needs of the service

Motivational

  • Desire to work in the area of Mental Healthcare.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Ability to take direction.
  • Awareness of the level of the position being applied for.
  • Interest in training in the field of Mental Health.

Requirements:


  • Regular and punctual attendance.
- Self-
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