Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Wenric House
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Healthcare Assistant - Wenric House
We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our team based at Wenric House.
Wenric House is a 21-bedded low secure forensic ward for male adult, offering services to people suffering from enduring mental illness. We work within the principles of the recovery model and encourage families’ involvement with those in our care.
Role Details
This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.
You will be expected to contribute and participate under supervision in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Training and other training directly related to the job.
You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hours 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.
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Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the job description.
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Zoe Jackson
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: zoe.jackson@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 902242
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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