Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Steps to Recovery - Dan Mooney House

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the form of a band 3 Healthcare Assistant at Dan Mooney House Knowle to work on our friendly all male in-patient complex care unit who experience mental health issues.

We are looking to recruit a personable, flexible and motivated Healthcare Assistant with excellent communication and team working skills to support our qualified staff in the delivery of patient centred care and to improve patient experience.

You will initially be based on Dan Mooney House which is located in Knowle Solihull. The Unit is 15 beds with sever and enduring mental health problems and physical health that require a slow stream rehabilitation. Often patients will require help with personal care and with engaging in therapeutic activity's.

As a member of the Team you will be required to carry out a range of practical tasks with our patients often on a 1 to 1 basis, under the supervision of qualified staff.

You will deliver clinical care to service users and support the work of the nursing and medical team. You will need to have relevant experience in delivering care in mental health settings and require minimal additional support and training.

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.

Full time post available but please be aware that you will be required to work days nights and unsociable hours.