Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ever wanted to learn another Language?

Do you have experience in mental health and would like the opportunity of joining our dedicated team?

Can you empower and support Deaf service users and help in their recovery?

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic, reliable health care assistant to join Jasmine Suite.

We have a passionate and dedicated mixture of highly experienced Deaf, Deafened and Hearing staff within our team.

As a Mental Health care assistant you will not only be supporting service users in their most challenging times, but also mentoring them to become the best version of themselves.

You will support and build a positive therapeutic alliance with our service users as well as their carers and family.

To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with Trust Policy.

To accurately report and feedback any concerns.

To participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean ward environment.

You will need to be proactive in taking the lead in some activities and will be required to assist in the day-to-day care and treatment plans of our patients.

To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly.

Communication skills and a willingness and motivation to embrace sign language as the service users first language is essential.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.

We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.

We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need.

We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.