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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Health Care Assistant to work within our older peoples ward at The Crystal Centre. 

We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.

A commitment to work within established teams, who provide assessment and treatment in these modern purpose built units. You will have a cheerful disposition, be helpful, co-operative, and able to meet the high standards of the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where patient care is always at the forefront. As part of the team, you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills whilst working for an organization that values their staff.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles.  If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

Main duties of the job

1. To ensure that safe practice to be maintained, by a full awareness of Policies and Procedures regarding aspects of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
2. Promoting the recovery model of care and social inclusion
3. An awareness and to keep updated of the Care Quality commission standards
4. Aware of one own appearance, ensure the Trust uniform is worn correctly and is clean and presentable
5. The post holder will be prepared to work within the 24 hours service, 7 days per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
6. An understanding of the Mental Health Act
7. Take responsibility to ensure all mandatory training is up to date
8. Aware of one’s own self-development needs and attend appropriate courses as agreed at appraisal. (Lifelong learning)
9. Attend in-service and other training as required.
10. To be appraised once a year
11. Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice and accept constructive criticism
12. At all times be aware of the Trust’s ethos and maintaining of customer care standards
13. Undertake any other appropriate duties as required.

Working for our organisation

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.