Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant at Ayr Clinic, Ayrshire. You will join a compassionate team supporting daily operations and patient care. The role involves assisting with care plans, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting with personal needs under supervision.

No prior experience is required; Care Certificate may be completed during probation. The position contributes to a positive patient experience within a secure mental health service.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Care Certificate to be completed during probation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate basic IT literacy.
• No prior experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and implementation of patient care plans under supervision.
• Provide practical support with intimate care in compliance with procedures and laws.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and refer concerns to senior staff promptly.
• Perform delegated interventions including observation, engagement, and escorting patients on leave.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Basic IT literacy

Care Certificate

Education

NVQ Level 1 / GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Ayr Clinic

Compensation: £12.71 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the team. Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We can support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
• Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such addressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
• Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
• Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will be educated to at least NVQ Level 1 or hold GCSEs in Mathematics and English. They will understand the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality and possess basic IT literacy. No specific prior experience is required for the role; however, the candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate as part of their probation period, regardless of whether they have previously achieved it.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.