Job summaryAt The Wells Road Centre we are looking for dynamic and experienced Healthcare Assistants with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service. Applicants should have experience of working in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk and be keen to join a strong and committed team. You would be expected to have knowledge of mental health and be able to identify your own skills and how these may compliment the existing teams over the five wards.The Wells Road Centre is a low secure forensic hospital working in collaboration with patients with a forensic history to work towards recovery.You would be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing a mental health diagnosis , working in a recovery-orientated and holistic manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.You will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant. You will be given opportunities for training and development in different areas of the HCA role and any aspects of your particular interest. You will receive monthly clinical and managerial supervision and will also have a yearly appraisal that focuses on your development.Candidates will be expected to work a full range of shifts including day and night shifts across 7 days per week.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the role involve working under instruction of the qualified nurse. The work will include working alongside the MDT to deliver high quality care in accordance with the patient care plans.Monitoring and assessing patients risk and completing patient observations.completing security checks and audits.About us#TeamNottsHC 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 also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.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 health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAssisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical andmental health care needs of patients promoting individual health andwell being.Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by theregistered professional.Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the in-patientenvironment which may involve accompanying/escorting informal/formalpatients outside the ward environment.To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both writtenand computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximumindependenceTo undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation ofthe rolePlease note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaPerson SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialBasic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patientsSkillsEssentialAbility to work as part of a teamGood written/oral communicationAbility to be flexibleDeveloped observation skillsAbility to record and report physical/mental health changes in a timely mannerStandard Keyboard skillsContractual requirementsEssentialAbility to work to meet the needs of the serviceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Wells Road CentreThe Wells RoadNottinghamNG3 6AAEmployer's websitehttps://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)