Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.
Job overview
We are looking for reliable, caring and committed individuals to join our supportive and rewarding flexible staffing team at Cotswold House Inpatient Unit at Savernake Hospital in Marlborough
We know how important your work life balance is and being able to work within an environment that supports this. By joining our flexible team, you can choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.
You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing warmth and support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.
Our teams work hard to ensure high quality patient centred care is at the heart of everything we do, and our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. As a team member you will receive on-going support and development to enhance the care you provide to the people we support.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people who use our services, those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
Weekday: £13.33
Night/Saturday: £18.00
Sunday/ Bank Holiday : £22.54
Interview dates : Face to Face interview in our Oxford office Tuesday 27/09/2022 and Wednesday 28/09/2022
Mandatory HCA induction : You will need to attend a 5 day HCA induction in Oxford. The next induction course is 17th October 2022 Monday to Friday 0900 – 17:00.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the ward team to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
To assist in the other ward team and department duties (including administration) as directed by the Registered Nurse
As a member of the nursing team you are expected to demonstrate attitudinal competence through a professional, approachable and helpful manner towards clients, their families and carers, visitors and colleagues throughout the organisation. You are also expected to actively support high standards of care delivery and challenge poor practice should you find it.
Working for our organisation
Staffing Solutions is Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trusts internal temporary staffing bank.
We assist the Trust to meet all its temporary staffing needs, allowing teams to continue to provide high quality care to service users.
Flexible workers make up an important part of our staffing team and we want to ensure that everyone has the skills and opportunity to provide a caring, safe and excellent service to our patients.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated flexible workers to join our team today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients in a friendly, respectful and professional manner.
Promote patient dignity and privacy.
Assist in the orientation of patients and new staff to the ward environment
Undertake a patients basic admission procedure in preparation for clinician assessment
Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities such as washing and dressing, shopping, cooking etc.
Assist at mealtimes to ensure patients have an adequate diet and a meal of their choice and bring any problems to the attention of the Registered Nurse or Shift Co-ordinator
Obtain specimens such as stool, urine and sputum as directed
Assist patients in keeping their bed areas tidy and their possessions safe.
Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the Registered Nurse or shift Co-ordinator
Undertake patient timed observations in accordance with Trust Observation Policy
Undertake and record accurately clinical observations such height and weight.
Encourage patients to engage in general communication and more specifically to feel able to talk about concerns, needs and wants and feed back communications to Registered Nurses and Shift Co-ordinator
Communicate with relatives and carers in a friendly, helpful and respectful manner
Liaise with other relevant individuals involved with the patient as appropriate and agreed with the patient and the registered nurse
Write accurate records of care activities and communications with patients, relatives and carers in patients notes and countersigned by Registered Nurses
Support patients with individual needs and choices
Give formal verbal and/or written hand-over of patient care
Assist the ward team to identify and manage areas of risk in ward environment to safeguard health and Safety for patients and staff
Report all accidents and incidents to the Registered Nurse or Shift Co-ordinator
Assist ward housekeepers and others to keep the ward clean and tidy
Participate in the management of emergencies e.g. cardiac arrest and self harm
Participate in the management of incidents of aggression
Undertake administrative duties as delegated by senior staff
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
A good command of English Language
Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Qualification related to Mental Health issues
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
Communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
Ability to support & motivate patients
Desirable criteria
Experience of working on a Mental Health Inpatient Ward
Others
Essential criteria
Ability to attend 5 day PEACE Teamwork Training Course
Ability to work a 24 hour rota system including weekends and bank holidays
Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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