Nursing Assistant

play a vital role within the ward's structured daily programme. A significant

part of the role involves supporting patients during six supervised dining room

sessions each day, working alongside nursing colleagues to provide consistent therapeutic

support before, during and after meals. Staff are involved in monitoring and

documenting care, contributing to individual care plans, maintaining

therapeutic relationships, and supporting patients through periods of distress

or increased risk. The role requires excellent communication skills, compassion

and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

varied and rewarding working environment. Alongside supporting patients with

their recovery goals, Healthcare Assistants are actively involved in physical

healthcare monitoring and nursing interventions, making the role particularly appealing

to individuals with an interest in physical health as well as mental health

care.

Staff also support patients on therapeutic leave in the community and

participate in a range of creative and meaningful group activities each week,

helping patients build confidence, develop coping strategies and reconnect with

everyday life. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team where

no two days are the same and where staff make a genuine difference to people's

recovery.

See attached the full job description and person specification

About the job

We are looking for kind and caring people to join our inpatient teams as Healthcare Assistants.

This is a great job if you want to start a career in healthcare.

You will help patients with everyday tasks and work with nurses and other healthcare staff and support them on their journey to feel better.

You should be/know

What you need

It would be helpful if you have

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families and carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity and compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves and others, and being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Experience

Qualifications

Communication and Working Relationship Skills