Bank, Band 3, Healthcare Assistant

To supervise or assist service-users with personal hygiene requirements including bathing, washing and toileting, where required Be fully conversant with the risk assessment and risk management care plans of each Service User Ensure that the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed and applied As a team member support colleagues, and where necessary, ensure that they are aware of each individuals management program in relation to security / risk behaviours Promote Service User empowerment in all aspects of their care To supervise or assist during meal times service users and to report any eating difficulties to registered staff To assist with occupational and rehabilitation therapies including sports, shopping and social activities when required, in support of registered staff To assist in admission procedures, transfers and discharge of service users including the safekeeping of relevant personal property. To assist in maintaining record charts such as nursing observation, fluid balance, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations To work in support of registered staff in all forms of group and individual therapy,

• Implement agreed plans of care and therapeutic interventions under the guidance of registered practitioners supported by on-going supervision and support.
• Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit.
· Contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identify any risk issues in within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework.
• Provide support to service users in all elements of their daily living where appropriate.
• Carry out practical tasks, identified as part of the service user's care plan alongside completion of supportive observations.
• Accurately monitor and provide timely feedback on agreed care strategies and interventions to registered practitioners to support the evaluation of their success.
• Improve the lives of people with a learning disability by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Advocate for and promote a positive image of people with a learning disability.
  
  Educated to NQV level 3 or equivalent, Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability., Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake mandatory physical intervention training and utilise these skills in the workplace
• Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability
• Evidence of a positive value base in supporting people with a learning disability with their mental and physical ill health
• Able to positively support people with a learning disability to communicate effectively
• Skill and confidence to verbally de-escalate service users who may exhibit violence and aggression
  
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout