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Healthcare Assistant
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399793
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team on Birch ward, where we support and treat patients with eating disorders.
The job role will support you to care for patients during their admission to fulfil their personalised set goals and gain support and direction from the service to best support them physically and mentally.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible to supporting patients during mealtimes and post mealtimes, you will be completing physical monitoring and gain training on aspects of the physical health training from our internal team. You will also be given the opportunity to attend various training courses to expand your overall clinical skills. You will have opportunities to support patient within the hospital grounds or external to the hospital to support independence skills and interventions.
You will be given the opportunity to work parallel with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure each avenue of the service is offered and explored when agreed. The role requires someone who is caring, creative, enthusiastic, and motivated who wants to make a difference to people's lives.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
346-DDA-011-26-C
Job locations
Birch Ward, West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birch Ward, West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birch Ward, West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom