Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals to join our teams working with adults with acute mental health needs on Falmer Ward at Mill View Hospital.



Falmer Ward provides a comprehensive induction period that will support you to develop in to a knowledgeable and skilled healthcare assistant. There is a wealth of career development opportunities available to all of our colleagues, and you will be supported to undertake comprehensive training in specialist skills such as The Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Immediate Life Support (ILS).



The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting people in crisis and breaking down the stigma of mental illness. You will be working alongside a multi disciplinary team to deliver person centred, evidenced based care.



Falmer Ward is a Mixed- Sex acute ward, supporting 20 patients. We are passionate about least restrictive practice and implementing new projects on the ward. We are an energetic and motivated team and you will be supported in implementing positive changes in practice for patients.



In your role as a healthcare assistant, you will report to the nurse in charge and your main duties will involve completing observations to maintain patient safety, supporting patients with regular, therapeutic engagements. You will act as an escort to patients, whether to accompany them on therapeutic community leave or for conveyance to another healthcare setting. You will contribute to and follow each patients care plan to engage them in therapeutic interventions, and will be encouraged to share your views and expertise in developing person-centred plans for care and treatment.



We are currently recruiting for full time (37.5 hour) healthcare assistants to work a variety of shifts, although we will also consider part time/flexible working patterns for the right candidate. Many of our colleagues across the hospital work flexibly, and this can be discussed with the interviewing manager if your application is successful.



Mill View Hospital is a fast paced and dynamic place to work, and no two days are the same. You will be supported in regular supervision by your line manager or other members of the management team, where you can discuss any concerns or ideas you may have to develop the service we provide.

All of our wards work two shift patterns:

Long Day - 07:00-19:30



Night 19:00-07:30



All applicants can expect to work a roster that covers both day shifts and night shifts, as well as some weekend working. Both day and night shifts begin promptly with a handover from the nurse in charge from the previous shift, and so excellent timekeeping is required in this role.



There are pay enhancements available for antisocial hours and weekend working, and our colleagues report a significant uplift in take home pay when enhancements are added to their basic salary. If successful, you will be able to access SPFT Bank staffing, which will allow you to work extra bank shifts on top of your contracted shifts across SPFT sites.



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