Mental Healthcare Assistant Training UK

Mental healthcare assistant training in the UK is made simple, and more affordable for Grosvenor Nursing Agency healthcare assistants and workers. Mental healthcare assistants (HCAs) practicing or looking to work in the United Kingdom, need to complete the minimum annual training requirements, which includes practical moving and handling training.  

As a proud member of the A24Group, Grosvenor Nursing has negotiated reduced rates on training courses for mental health care workers. The mandatory HCA training courses are aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), and are required for our NHS framework contracts, private clients, CCGs and mental health facilities in England, Scotland and Wales. 

Mandatory Courses To Explore For Mental Health HCAs And Care givers In The UK 

To start earning and be cleared for work, there are a few essential requirements that need to be in place. We specialise in placing band 2 - 3 healthcare assistants in homes, clinics, and communities throughout the UK. As part of our comprehensive service, we have established partnerships with tailored training facilities to support your career growth.

All agency staff are required to complete their Moving and Handling as well as Life Support training on an annual basis to remain compliant with our clients requirements. Browse the courses below, and if you are already a registered Grosvenor staff member, use these portals to book your training:

How Do Healthcare Assistants Access This Training? 

To access these training courses, you need to be a registered member of our nursing staff. Already a registered staff member? Access our mandatory training by making use of the portals here. 

For new staff, gaining access to the training is simple. Register to work with us, and our team will guide you through the process of accessing these resources! Registration is quick, free, and there are several great benefits to joining our nursing agency.

Requirements To Work As An Agency Healthcare Assistant Or Support Worker 

Below are the basic requirements needed to register and work with us in the UK:   

  • Formal training: Formal training and vocational training are accepted to be a Band 2 or 3 healthcare assistant.  

  • Experience – work history is required to work in the medical industry. If you do not have experience, we can assist with shadows shifts for a 6-month period to build your portfolio. Remember that moving up the band system depends largely on your experience as well as training, and clinical hours, so all these combined are invaluable to HCA staff across the UK. Very importantly to note, is that a Band 2 HCA will have less experience than a band 3 HCA.  

  • Band 3 healthcare assistants need to be certified to administer medications.  

  • Basic life support – this is a requirement for most nursing roles and is included with our mandatory online training courses.  

  • Moving and handling – for many facilities, especially hospice or care homes, you need to have moved and handling to know how to assist patients who fall or faint. This too is included with the courses which we will be looking into shortly.   

What Online Training Courses Are Best For Nurses In The UK?  

With so many options available to upskill, it can be difficult to know which path to take. So, by making use of our Compliance Passport on Staffshift, you can get clear guidance on training certificates which can be added to your profile to open new working opportunities, and ultimately higher pay rates.   

You will get 3 types of notifications relating to compliance and training on the Staffshift App:  

  • Basic compliance – this is to be cleared to work entry level shifts.   

  • Documents to expire soon – this is for existing compliance items which have an expiry date, affording you the opportunity to update documents before they expire, and remaining an active member of our staff  

  • And lastly, there are eligibility notices on available shifts within Staffshift, which shows which training courses can be taken to become eligible.   

Use the eligibility notices to plan your training. 

    • Autism Awareness

    • Basic Literacy

    • Basic Numeracy

    • Blood Component Transfusion - 5 CPD Points

    • Communication - 1 CPD Point

    • Complaints Handling - 1 CPD Point

    • Conflict Resolution - 1 CPD Point

    • Consent - 1 CPD Point

    • COSHH - 2 CPD Points

    • Countering Fraud Bribery and Corruption in the NHS - 1 CPD Point

    • Dementia Awareness - 1 CPD Point

    • Duty of Care in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Dysphagia Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Epilepsy Awareness - 1 CPD Point

    • Equality, Diversity and Human Rights - 1 CPD Point

    • Fire Safety - 1 CPD Point

    • First Aid in the Workplace - 2 CPD Points

    • Fluids and Nutrition - 2 CPD Points

    • Food Hygiene - 1 CPD Point

    • Handling Medication & Avoiding Drug Errors - Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Health, Safety and Welfare - 2 CPD Points

    • Infection Prevention & Control incl. COVID-19 Protocols Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Information Governance including Cyber Security - 3 CPD Points

    • Lone Worker - 2 CPD Points

    • Management of Anaphylaxis - 1 CPD Point

    • Mental Capacity Act 2005 incl. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) - 2 CPD Points

    • National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) - 2 CPD Points

    • Numeracy and Drug Calculations

    • Preventing Radicalisation - 1 CPD Point

    • Privacy And Dignity in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Promoting Person Centred Care in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Reducing Restraints in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • RIDDOR - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) Level 1 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 1 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Tissue Viability - 2 CPD Points

    • Your Health Career - 1 CPD Point

How Can We Help You?  

As an agency nurse or healthcare professional, you will have the opportunity to access various training courses, including both online and face-to-face sessions for practical training, at discounted prices. To take advantage of this, simply register to work with us and inquire about booking your training through our Staffshift live chat.