Health Care Assistant

Priory Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Newbury is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Priory Hospital Newbury, Monks Lane, Newbury. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £26,300 per year.

You will support qualified staff with patient care plans, assist with daily living activities, and monitor wellbeing in a respectful, confidential environment within a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Strong observational and listening skills for monitoring wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Provides practical support with intimate personal care following procedures and legislation.
• Observes and monitors wellbeing, referring any concerns to senior staff.
• Escort patients on leave and participate in de-escalation and aggression management as trained.

Skills

Basic IT literacy

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Maths & English

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Newbury

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Newbury Monks Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7RN£26300 Annual Salary

Full Time 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Newbury has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed 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 as dressing, 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

Essential for the role

• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Basic IT literacy
• The nature of the role necessitates frequent interaction with staff, patients and visitors on the ward involving the regular exchange of routine information in person and over the telephone. Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of patients.

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.

• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses