Healthcare Assistant
- Kent
- 16,000-17,999 per annum
- March 25, 2019
- Permanent
Bluebell Ward is a 18 bedded Mixed Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Ward.
Would you like to be part of a forward thinking service that is embracing the therapeutic day? Are you someone who has a passion for working with adults with acute mental illness?
Do you want to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that we deliver high quality, person centred care at the right time and in the right place? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to work on our acute mental health inpatient wards.
The acute service line serves the community of Kent with a population of approximately 1.6 million people, specialising in the assessment and treatment of adults of working age who are acutely ill. The acute service line provides inpatient facilities in brand new state of the art environments, working alongside extensive home treatment teams and liaison psychiatry services.
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust have close links with the University of Greenwich and Christchurch University, both of which support the directorate’s clear training and development objectives. We are looking for a well-motivated individual willing to further develop in the nursing field for which the Trust supports staff in undertaking their nursing training.
Applicants must have previous experience working in an acute mental health care setting, good IT skills & have completed the NVQ 3 or equivalent.
You will work on a 24 hour rotational basis as part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, supporting the qualified staff nurses in providing high standards of care according to National and Local Guidelines.
Applicants should possess a good educational background, be highly motivated, enthusiastic & fully committed to the team.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Shannon Sanders, Ward Manager
01227 812369
IN CASES WHERE WE RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS FOR A POST, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO BRING THE CLOSING DATE FORWARD. YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you.
What we can offer you
* Career development with our comprehensive range of training & development opportunities to enhance your skills
* Strong Supportive Management committed to provide 1-2-1 support to advance personal development.
* Car Lease Scheme opens to all staff
* Staff discounts for employees and their families
* Relocation Support if you are moving to the area dependent on your circumstances
* 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Pension scheme
* Child Care Vouchers
We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our values:
- Respect
- Openness
- Accountability
- Working together
- Innovation
- Excellence
We love the work, and we want you to join us.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a Work Permit)
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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