Healthcare Assistant - Sandford Ward, Oxford

Job overview

Whatever the challenges, we believe in opportunities and there is always an opportunity for hardworking, proactive, kind, and compassionate clinicians here.

Cherwell  ward is an 17 bedded female Older Adult Mental Health Ward for those who have acute or functional mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities, which require treatment which would otherwise not be able to be given in the community.

Cherwell  Ward aim to provide person centre care to individuals with both Organic and functional illness.  Proactive and effective treatment to promote service users to recover and return to their usual place of residence.

You will become part of a dynamic team for patients requiring assessment, care and nursing interventions, within an environment which is fast paced, dynamic and high in engagement - with a real opportunity to make a difference to others. 

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• Contribute and participate under supervision in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment in the ward environment
• To participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering care as prescribed in the individual care plan.
• Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of individual care plans
• Develop therapeutic relationships as part of the on-going assessment and care delivery process, and ensure relevant information is reported to the trained nurse.
• Work collaboratively with clients to meet their care needs and assist / support them to carry out activities of daily living whilst promoting dependence.
• Contribute to general observation of the clients mental and physical health, ensuring relevant information is appropriately recorded and reported to the trained nurse / multi-disciplinary team.
• Be aware of basic symptomatic features that require observation and monitoring, knowing when to seek assistance and advice.
• Be aware of the implications of the use of the Mental Health Act in relation to client care, and ensure these are met in consultation with trained nurses.
• To lead (in consultation with OT and trained nursing staff) in the development and coordination of group & recreational activities for clients.
• Leading and supporting junior staff in the delivery of these Escort clients both within and outside the hospital as required, supporting clients to maintain social contacts and undertake daily activities as appropriate.

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