Health Care Assistant - Aston Ward
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Stevenage, SG1 4AB
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
We are advertising for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference to our service us...
The Health Care Assistant will have an appreciation and knowledge of unit procedures, competency based clinical observations, and will be able to organise day to day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan.
This role will work with more experienced Registered and Unregistered practitioners providing support to both health and social care professionals. The aim is to assess the service users within a short period of time and identify the most appropriate treatment pathway.
The successful candidates will
- display a considerable degree of initiative andpossess mature judgment
- maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, the police, colleagues and visitors
- have experience in mental health
- have experience of caring for vulnerable adults
In return we can offer you
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
Your role will includeworking closely with the service users.
1. to 1 supportive observations
Support the MDT by giving them detailed information that will support the team to make a safe and accurate assessment.
Follow the infection control, safeguarding and trust policies.
Attend all mandatory Training,
You will be required to attend RESPECT training ( Physical restraint training)
Carry out physical health observations, such as checking vital signs etc, and report back to the nursing team.
Escort service users to hospital if required
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Some experience in a caring role
- Some experience in mental health
Communication Skills
Essential
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Desirable
- De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
Physical Skills
Desirable
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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