Healthcare Assistant - Steps to Recovery - Dan Mooney House

Healthcare Assistant – Steps to Recovery – Dan Mooney House

Band 3

Main area: HCA Grade Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6792451-D

Site: Dan Mooney House, Steps to Recovery
Town: Knowle, Solihull
Salary: £24,071 – £25,674 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 24/03/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the form of a band 3 Healthcare Assistant at Dan Mooney House Knowle to work on our friendly all male in-patient complex care unit who experience mental health issues.

We are looking to recruit a personable, flexible and motivated Healthcare Assistant with excellent communication and team working skills to support our qualified staff in the delivery of patient centred care and to improve patient experience.

Main duties of the job

You will initially be based on Dan Mooney House which is located in Knowle Solihull. The Unit is 15 beds with severe and enduring mental health problems and physical health that require a slow stream rehabilitation. Often patients will require help with personal care and with engaging in therapeutic activities.

As a member of the Team you will be required to carry out a range of practical tasks with our patients often on a 1 to 1 basis, under the supervision of qualified staff.

You will deliver clinical care to service users and support the work of the nursing and medical team. You will need to have relevant experience in delivering care in mental health settings and require minimal additional support and training.

Full time post available but please be aware that you will be required to work days, nights, and unsociable hours.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Training/ Qualifications

• Experience working as a healthcare assistant

Skills/ Experience

• Knowledge of mental health in healthcare setting
• Basic keyboard skills

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Dadrian Clarke
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Dadrian.clarke@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0121 301 4932

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