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Staff Nurse & Healthcare Assistant - Recruitment Open Day 27th April

Job details
Posting date: 18 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £22,816 - £34,581 per annum (role dependent)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 May 2024
Location: Wickford, SS11 7FE
Company: Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6239780/364-BH-OpenDay

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Summary

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you thrive on caring for others?
Do you want a fulfilling career at your local Mental Health Inpatient Service?
Said Yes to the above? Come and join us at our recruitment open day!



On Saturday 27th April, 10:00am - 14:00pm, we are holding a recruitment open day at Brockfield House.

Address: Brockfield House, Kemble Way, Runwell, Wickford SS11 7FE(free car parking available)

Please note we are only actively recruiting for positions that are available at Brockfield house.

Depending on your previous employment experience and qualifications interviews may be held at this event. If you are interested in potentially being interviewed face to face on the day please apply for this vacancy prior to the 27th of April 2024please state in your supporting statement which role you are applying forand also bring along your Right to Work in theUK(Passport / Birth Certificate & NI / Visa).


• Staff Nurseroles within EPUT are band 5 with a salary of £28,407 - £34,581 per annum and is dependent on experience. To be considered for this role you must have evidence of your NMC registration or training to become a qualified Mental Health Nurse.


• Healthcare Assistantroles within EPUT are band 3 with a salary of £22,816 - £24,336 per annum and is dependent on experience. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you attend our event and require sponsorship you will require a minimum of 2 years healthcare experience working permanently in the NHS or in a care home environment.

Staff Nurse
• To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient low secure forensic setting.
• To act as a role model to Health Care Assistants, supervising to ensure high quality care is
• Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary
• To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.
• To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their

Healthcare Assistant

The post holder is responsible for reporting regularly to the qualified staff, working under supervision and reporting any relevant changes in the patient’s condition and working environment.

The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct patient care in the secure mental health inpatient settings. Patients, relatives, carers and other staff will find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpful disposition. The post involves supporting individual patients in all aspects of care, including daily living needs as is outlined in their care plan.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

At Brockfield House we are a multi-disciplinary team that provides individualised care aimed at reducing risk, recovery and rehabilitation to prevent further offending. We work closely with external agencies such as MAPPA, Ministry of Justice, Parole Board, Probation Services and Border Force.

Please see information below about each ward:


Alpine Ward- 12 bedded male adult medium secure admission ward, providing recovery and rehabilitation for challenging patients. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals, including high secure, for step down purposes.

Aurora Ward- 12 bedded medium secure pre-discharge ward which provides a stepping stone to patients prior to discharge to the community. Our aim is to facilitate a smooth transition to the community and independent living.

Forest Ward- 15 bedded male adult medium secure rehabilitation ward, providing long-term intensive rehabilitation within a secure environment. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals, including high secure, for step down purposes.

Lagoon Ward- 15 bedded male adult medium secure admission ward, providing recovery and rehabilitation for challenging patients. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals, including high secure, for step down purposes.

Fuji Ward- 12 bedded female adult medium secure ward, providing recovery and rehabilitation for challenging patients. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals, including high secure, for step down purposes.

Dune Ward- 15 bedded male adult low secure admission ward, providing recovery and rehabilitation for challenging patients. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals.

Causeway Ward- 16 bedded female adult low secure admission ward, providing recovery and rehabilitation for challenging patients. All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), many with additional restrictions due to offending behaviours. Referrals come from prisons and other hospitals, including high secure, for step down purposes.


This advert closes on Friday 26 Apr 2024

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