Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Health Care Assistant - Community Services
Overview
Job Description
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) Community Services will work within the Adult Community Mental Health Service which provides mental health services across East and South East Hertfordshire. The post holder will focus directly the on the needs of service users using the Support Time and Recovery Model. The HCA will work within the Care Programme Approach / Care Management process with a focus on Recovery Principles. Also HCA will work with other providers to maximise service user participation in their local community.The post holder will provide support and care for service users with Mental and physical health needs within the community services.The post holder will undertake assigned tasks under supervision of a registered nurse, including assisting in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing and physical care.The post holder will be trained to ensure that all physical health assessments are conducted in accordance with good practice and maintain up to date legislation regarding physical heath monitoring as per Trust Policy. HCA will participate in supervision, annual appraisal, professional development and mandatory training. For further details / informal visits contact: Nancy Nyamande 07901670691 Employment Type: FULL_TIME