Health Care Assistant - Oak ward
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Radlett, WD7 9HQ
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role. This is the perfect...
- 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
Oak Ward is a 12 bed Male Intensive inpatient psychiatric unit
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
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 4,500 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3
Experience
Essential
- Some experience as a Band 2 HCA
Communication Skills
Essential
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills
Desirable
- De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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