Care Assistant (Male Only) Rotherham
Job description
In line with the Equality Act 2010 there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to appoint a male/female to this post on the grounds of decency or privacy
Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role?
Wathwood is an award-winning mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients.
We have exciting opportunities here at Wathwood in our unique Medium Secure setting. Whether you are newly qualified and looking to take your first step on your career ladder, or fancy a new challenge, we have something to suit everyone.
We are seeking to recruit male only care assistants to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to who are motivated to establish therapeutic relationships with our patients and be actively involved in delivering patient care within a hospital setting. Experience of working in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential. You will also be expected to assist patients with their reintegration into the community as part of their rehabilitation and recovery.
If successful you will be expected to work as part of a team, based on a ward doing 24-hour rotation.
Interviews will be held on 4thApril 2023.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated care assistant to join our teams, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants will need to:
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Be committed to providing the highest standards of care
- Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering appropriate care packages with other disciplines as required within a secure environment within well established procedures, carrying out care duties with supervision available and close by.
To routinely participate in communication and feedback to supervisors.
The four wards allow a gradual progression so patients can develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment.
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?
Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people – our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.
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You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and contribute towards evaluating individual care/treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.
In support of a registered nurse, you will participate in the development and maintenance of a high quality of care within a secure environment, through involvement in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will act as a role model to Band 2 Care Assistants. You will monitor and supervisor the work of junior grades as directed by the Nurse in Charge, subject to Trust policy and procedure.
Support registered nurses in maintaining general and specific patient observations and record all relevant information countersigned by a registered nurse.
Demonstrate, by example, an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patient property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times treating patients with dignity and respect.
Always act in a manner that ensures no patient is the subject of any form of abuse.
To report any incident of patient abuse which you become aware of to an appropriate person.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
Participate and assist in coordinating in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedures.
Accompany patients, liaise and participate as needed, in recreational activities.
Maintain good order and cleanliness on the ward.
To provide support and supervision to Band 2 Care Assistants on areas allocated by qualified nursing staff.
To act as a role model for Band 2 Care Assistants participating in induction and “buddying” arrangements.
