Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - to Recovery

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the form of a band 3 Healthcare Assistant Activity worker at David Bromley House Knowle to work on our friendly mixed in-patient complex care unit who experience mental health issues.

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

• Carry out a range of practical tasks with patients, often on a 1 to 1 basis, under the supervision of qualified staff and the occupational therapist.
• Deliver clinical care to service users and support the work of the nursing and medical team.
• Support our qualified staff in the delivery of patient-centred care and to improve patient experience.
• Work on a part-time basis with the requirement to cover days, nights and unsociable hours.
• Initially be based on David Bromley House, Knowle, Solihull. The unit is 15 beds with severe and enduring mental health problems and physical health needs requiring a slow-stream rehabilitation.

• Relevant experience in delivering care in mental health settings.
• Ability to work with minimal additional supervision and training.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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 known for our research and innovation.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Samantha Beavan, Unit Manager. Email: , Telephone: . Alternatively, Deputy Manager Manjit Sahota or Dale Ricketts on .