Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Female Acute Ward for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker position.

Kahlo Ward is an accredited 21 bedded female acute ward based at Sunflowers court for adult females aged 18 and over. The service hosts patients who are informal and those who are detained under section 2 and 3 of the MHA for assessment/treatment.

This provides an exciting environment which gives our service users an opportunity to start their recovery journey

Greater opportunities for implementation of new ideas and setting standards in line with NELFT values

The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which is committed to the provision of high-quality patient centered care for all who use the service., The post holder will ideally have previous experience of working with mental health issues and managing aggression . The role will involve supporting nursing staff during admissions, carrying out some clinical observations, taking responsibility for the safety of the ward by making sure the ward environment is safe for service users , escorting service users to their appointments and many more. Please refer to the attached JD

Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, learning disabilities, low secure services, young people and a Male PICU.

Kahlo Ward has a multi-disciplinary team which comprises of a Matron and Ward Manager, Deputies, Clinical Leads, staff nurses and Support Workers.

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735).