Healthcare Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

If you are caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated and have a passion for delivering high quality person-centred care then we have the right job for you!
Sandpiper is an 18 bedded acute mental health ward providing assessment and treatment for adults who require support in crisis. We believe care and treatment for mental health comes in a variety of forms ranging from medication, psychological input and therapeutic activities and we promote a holistic approach on the ward utilising a wide range of mental health professionals.
If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job
It is a fast paced environment that enables successful recovery for individuals. We look to work and liaise with other professionals to support discharge.
The ward provides 24hrs a day 7 days a week healthcare cover and so the position involves shift work comprising of a mixture of early, late and night shifts.
It is vital that our patient's receive high quality care, ensuring their needs are being met and that their stay on the ward is a positive experience. We provide full training for all aspects of the role including immediate life support, prevention and management of violence and aggression, moving and handling, record keeping and infection control.
Escorting patients on leave to local areas, appointments or recovery focused tasks.
Always maintaining patient dignity and promoting patient independence. Allowing for individual expression emotionally and of their personality and acting as a chaperone when required.
Observing patients and reporting to Registered Nurses verbally and in writing on our clinical system, system1.
Providing one to one enhanced support to individuals.
Carrying out simple nursing procedures as instructed at the discretion of Registered Nurses, reporting on and recording findings, (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate, maintaining fluid balance charts, diet charts, testing urine, weighing patients). Physical health is of high importance to us within trust.

Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here, You can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK's point's based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa