Healthcare Assistant Older Persons Care Unit; OPCU

Healthcare Assistant Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)

The closing date is 13 January 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our Inpatient Services at Blossomwood based in Sutton- in-Ashfield. Our wards provide assessment and treatment for people over 65 with a mental health diagnosis.

The band 3 post requires you to have good communication skills and the ability to work within a clinical team under the guidance of registered nursing colleagues. This post also requires you to be able to actively lead and engage. You will be able to deliver compassionate, holistic care and be able to positively engage with patients and their carers.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will proactively support, guide and advise junior staff, ensuring that direct clinical practice remains at a high standard at all times. You will complete a clinical scope of practice which will enable you to carry out routine physical health monitoring of patients, with an opportunity for you to develop skills in blood taking and ECG monitoring.

Positive thinking, hard work, teamwork and a commitment to high quality patient care and treatment to individuals in crisis are essential.

We are looking for a caring individual who can demonstrate initiative, be resilient in sometimes challenging situations, and have excellent communication skills. You must be over 18.

Whilst previous experience with older adults is advantageous, we are also interested in hearing from exceptional individuals who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience relatable to care and have a keen interest to work clinically caring for older people.

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HC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Assisting with ADLs and addressing physical and mental health care needs of patients.
• Undertaking, recording and reporting clinical observations as directed.
• Assessing and supporting the management of risk.
• Assisting in treatment/activities which may involve accompanying and escorting patients to activities/appointments.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records both written and computerised.
• Supporting junior staff by providing monthly supervision sessions.
• Engaging in link roles and projects.
• Ensuring IPC guidance is adhered to and managing the ward environment.

A full range of job roles and responsibilities are included in the job description.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisals. Our Healthcare Assistants have the exciting opportunity to apply to join the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme, a two‑year course, resulting in Nursing Associate registration and making you eligible to train as a Registered Nurse via a shortened Nursing degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (RNDA).

The TNA course acts as a stepping stone to becoming a Nurse, and we are proud to offer this opportunity to our Healthcare Assistants.

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service).
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay.
• Comprehensive…