• Job Description

  Req#: C9346-25-0848?language=en&page=91&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen on Esk Ward at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough to support our female patients within our acute adult mental health inpatient unit. The successful candidates would be expected to cover a 24hr shift pattern, 37.5hrs per week, which is broken down into 12 hour, long days or night shift.

  The post holder should be both positive and passionate about the care of those with acute mental health needs and willing to carry out personal development and training to improve their knowledge and skill base in this area of care.

  We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused. We believe we are progressive and forward thinking, seeking to improve our service. We offer varied training opportunities and regularly hold in house training sessions to support our team and individuals' development.

  Main duties of the job

  Esk Ward is a 13 bedded female acute ward, which consists of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, healthcare assistants, medics, psychology, activity co-ordinators and occupational therapists.

  Esk Ward is a busy environment, challenging at times but rewarding, with a focus on supporting patients in their recovery to enable them to return home.

  The successful candidate will empower and support our patients to aid their recovery in their mental health and support in equipping them with the skills they need to live independently.

  The successful candidates must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 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).

  The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

  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.

  We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  346-NYA-094-25-A

  Job locations

  Cross Lane Hospital

  Cross Lane

  Scarborough

  YO14 0PA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee: Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
  • Care Certificate (Trainee: Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
  • Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee: Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment (Trainee post: no essential experience required)

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
  • Competency in record keeping (withinagreed 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 (Trainee: Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
  • Care Certificate (Trainee: Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
  • Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee: Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment (Trainee post: no essential experience required)

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
  • Competency in record keeping (withinagreed 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

  Cross Lane Hospital

  Cross Lane

  Scarborough

  YO14 0PA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Cross Lane Hospital

  Cross Lane

  Scarborough

  YO14 0PA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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