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Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established nursing team on Boughton Ward. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring inpatient admission. Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health issues and valuing their rights is essential. Flexibility in working patterns and a commitment to self-development and training are required, with opportunities to undertake an NVQ and Healthcare Worker Certificate. Main duties of the jobDeliver patient-focused care that promotes independence. Communicate routine information effectively to colleagues, patients, carers, and external contacts, using oral, written, or electronic methods. Support and advise patients and their carers appropriately. Encourage patient involvement in therapeutic activities to maintain and improve independence. Administer physical health care and checks as instructed, documenting on the NEWS2 system and reporting changes to the nurse or healthcare professional in charge. Perform daily tasks as allocated by the Nurse/Healthcare Professional in charge. About usJoin us in the Garden of England, where we offer excellent professional development opportunities and a high quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, plus services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Annually, we care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community-based individuals. Our diverse team of over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities is committed to delivering excellent care to our service users and their families. Everyone from cleaners to the chief executive plays a vital role in providing exemplary service, fostering a culture of kindness and compassion. Our strategy Our mission: To deliver brilliant care through brilliant people. Our vision: To provide outstanding care, working in partnership to ensure the right care in the right place for every service user, every time. Check out our recruitment videos on YouTube. Date posted02 May 2025 Pay schemeAgenda for Change BandBand 2 Salary£24,169 per year, pro-rata ContractPermanent Working patternFull-time Reference number380-AC0638-A Job locationsPriority House, Maidstone Maidstone, ME16 9PH Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAccurately record and report any changes in patient behavior or risks to the Nurse/Healthcare Professional in charge promptly. Document care provided and report any omissions accurately and timely. Support and carry out therapeutic observations as instructed. Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure environment, adhering to statutory health and safety regulations and confidentiality policies. Support new team members. Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Trust values. Provide comfort, compassion, empathy, and time to patients and their families. Undertake and maintain all required training. Work confidently across various environments, adapting to challenges professionally. Manage responsibilities across a 7-day working pattern with flexibility and responsiveness to demands. Please see the full job description for more details.#J-18808-Ljbffr