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Mental Health Care Assistant – Bank
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-25-0534 |
Summary
Detailed job description and main responsibilities-To therapeutically engage with patients who have a mental health condition or are experiencingpsychological distress.- To always deliver care in accordance with the principles of least restriction and in line with national guidance including NICE guidelines for managing disturbed behaviour- To understand continuous risk assessment of the patient and escalate any increase in risk.- To identify when patients are experiencing anxiety/distress and therapeutically engage with them to alleviate these symptoms.- To identify escalation of risk and actively de-escalate the situation.- To undertake therapeutic activities with the patient, that are appropriate to their presentation.- To identify an issue that prevents the therapeutic engagement of the patient- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on owninitiative.- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines- Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge- Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:- Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure- Simple, aseptic dressings- Monitoring and recording of blood glucose levels- Oxygen Saturations- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate and safe care- To undertake physical interventions (restraint) as a last resort only and to maintain up to date training in this area.- To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.- To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety- Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients- Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality- To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters- To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.- Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies to maintain a safe workingenvironment for patients and staff.