Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Barberry Centre

To assist qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group. To assist qualified nurses in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Responsible for reporting and recording any changes in the service users mental/physical/emotional/ state in the care plan, and to the qualified nurse/nurse in charge. Working to the direction of the qualified nurse to ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Support the qualified nurse in engaging service users and carers involvement with the service. To assist qualified nurses in the establishment of therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries. To take a lead role in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users. To escort service users as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse. Assist service users in meeting their Activities of daily living. Perform delegated clinical/non clinical duties without the need for direct supervision. To participate in multi-professional reviews and team meetings. Female applicants only We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities To assist qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group. To assist qualified nurses in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Responsible for reporting and recording any changes in the service users mental/physical/emotional/ state in the care plan, and to the qualified nurse/nurse in charge. Working to the direction of the qualified nurse to ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Support the qualified nurse in engaging service users and carers involvement with the service. To assist qualified nurses in the establishment of therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries. To take a lead role in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users. To escort service users as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse. Assist service users in meeting their Activities of daily living. Perform delegated clinical/non clinical duties without the need for direct supervision. To participate in multi-professional reviews and team meetings. Female applicants only We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.