What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Healthcare Support Worker position at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
Mental Healthcare Support Worker (MHCSW)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Mental Healthcare Support Workers (MHCSW) to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi million transformation and expansion.
Have you got recent experience as a MHCSW working in both an acute setting and in mental health services, and are enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Previous Applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including physical injuries and emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated clinical practice educator team to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey, within this new and exciting role within the department.
We have full time vacancies for motivated Mental Healthcare Support Workers to join the Emergency Department Team. If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative, then this may be the job for you. This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at R if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Literacy & numeracy Skills
- Completion of Care Certificate
- Conflict resolution training and Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression Training (PMVA).
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or related field
- Basic understanding of the Recovery Model. Issues of dignity and privacy.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
