Mental Health Care Assistant - Ifor Ward


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£31,554 to £33,270 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N19 5NF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

Please read the job description for full details To support the registered nurse/clinician in the implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient. To participate in in-service training programmes as required. To engage with patients and be prepared to initiative activities, promote appropriate structure to meet their basic emotional and physical needs. To assist the patient to ensure they meet their dietary requirements. To act, in collaboration with the registered nurse, as an allocated nurse to a patient. To take responsibility for continually reviewing the patients mental state and risk, with regular handover to colleges within the multi-disciplinary team. To devise and amend care plans that are participative, therapeutic and enhance the patients experience in the General Hospital setting. This will be in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team and person-centred. To proactively manage distress, conflict and aggression through de-escalation and physical intervention. Supporting the General Paediatric Team in attending to the basic physical care needs of children and young people. Supporting the admission, transfer and discharge of patients within the Hospital in accordance with local guidelines and standards. To create and maintain good liaison with patient, families the multi-disciplinary team and other professionals involved in the care of the young person; giving advice and support as needed. To ensure that all incidents involving patients or staff are reported and recorded in accordance with agreed policies. To assist in investigations and recommend possible preventative measures. To participate in maintaining a safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Unit and Whittington NHS Trust. To meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the NMC Code of Conduct and Practice. To participate in all mandatory trainings as designated by the Team and Trust. To seek support if uncertain about delegated duties.

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