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About
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.
Physical Health Care Assistant in SMI - Buckinghamshire
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Whiteleaf Centre
- Address
- Bierton Rd
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Postcode
- HP20 1EG
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Healthcare Assistant
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
Join our dedicated SMI Physical Health Team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Physical Health Care Assistant. In this vital role, you'll be instrumental in improving the physical health of individuals with Severe Mental Illnesses through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions. You'll work flexibly across community bases and patient homes, delivering critical care with full training and support. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, eager to enhance your clinical skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to a compassionate team dedicated to transforming patient care. Apply now to be a key player in promoting holistic health and well-being!
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As a Physical Health Care Assistant in our SMI team, you will conduct essential physical health assessments and interventions for patients with Severe Mental Illnesses. You’ll perform clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, conducting blood tests, and providing immediate support for patients. Your role includes managing patient records, using IT systems effectively, and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals. You’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and flexibly, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Join us to make a real difference and enhance your clinical expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Physical Health Care Assistant in the SMI team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients with Severe Mental Illnesses (SMI) by managing their physical health needs. Your main duties will include:
· Conducting Assessments: Perform physical health assessments and interventions, including monitoring vital signs like blood pressure and pulse, and conducting blood tests.
· Patient Care: Provide care in various settings, including community bases and patient homes, responding to immediate patient needs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
· Documentation and Reporting: Accurately record and report all care given, ensuring that information is shared with appropriate healthcare professionals and maintaining patient confidentiality.
· IT Utilization: Use IT and data systems effectively for managing patient records and communications.
· Patient Education: Educate patients and their carers on health and well-being, local resources, and treatment goals.
· Collaboration and Support: Work closely with other team members and contribute to patient care plans, promoting a holistic approach.
· Flexibility and Adaptation: Adapt to varied settings and work flexibly according to patient needs and service requirements.
· Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and clinical supervision to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge.
· Service Promotion: Represent and promote the service across different sectors including secondary care, social services, and community resources.
You will be provided with comprehensive training and support to ensure you are well-equipped to fulfil these responsibilities effectively. If you are dedicated, flexible, and committed to improving patient outcomes, we invite you to apply and join our team.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research. Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site. The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of mental health conditions / illnesses
Qualifications – Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential criteria
- The post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme and undertake an on-going training to achieve a minimum of NVQ2 / VRQ
- Good level of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant qualifications
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential criteria
- Confident working alone. Holistic approach to care. Good time management skills. Good written communication skills.
- Able to prioritise work. IT literate with basic keyboard skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of managing own caseload of clients.
- Previous experience of clinical supervision.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- To demonstrate English verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work as a member of a team.
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites across a designated Directorate Know own limitations.
- Able to work alone with patients.
- Able to use initiative.
- Ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service.
- Ability to work in a variety of settings.
- Own car or access to alternative travel for business useAble to move around buildings including stairs.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alan Coffey
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Lead - Healthcare in SMI
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07554371267
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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