A position has become available for a Mental Healthcare Assistant working in a mixed sex ward in Crawley. The ward consists of 19 single bedrooms, all acquitted with en-suite facilities.

The successful candidate must be a professional and compassionate Mental Healthcare Assistant, ensuring appropriate care and support to patients with acute mental health issues.

Our client is currently looking for flexible workers, covering weekdays, nights and weekends with immediate start post recruitment.

Mental Healthcare Assistant essential skills:

• Provide support to senior and nursing staff
• Promote positivity
• Observe, assess and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Prepare and maintain patient records
• Build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• Keep calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Manage and communicate sensitive information effectively and in accordance with legislation
• Effective communication and team work skills

Meditemp requires you to have:

• A minimum of 6 months recent experience as a hospital based mental healthcare assistant
• Occupational Health in line with the dept. of health
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Physical Intervention training (valid within last 12 months)

Why choose Meditemp:

• Mandatory and PMVA training available
• Round the clock booking service
• National temporary and long-term vacancies
• Free uniform
• Referral scheme of up to £250
• Weekly payroll

Established since 2015 Meditemp have been specialising in mental health staffing nationwide within both the NHS and private sector.

For more information or to apply please contact Meditemp on 01233 632148 or email: info@meditemp.co.uk