Health Care Assistant

Priory; Newbury; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Birthday Holiday - Extra leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Priory Hospital Newbury in Berkshire is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role supports adult males with mental health needs in a level 2 rehabilitation service, with a 37.5 hour week and salary of £26,300 per year.

You will work under qualified staff to assist with care plans, personal care and monitoring wellbeing, contributing to a safe, dignified environment. We offer training, development opportunities and a contributory pension, plus benefits.

Competenze

• Minimum NVQ1 or GCSEs in Math and English.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Strong interaction with staff, patients and visitors.

Mansioni

• Assist with assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Provide practical support with personal care tasks (dressing, bathing, toileting).
• Monitor wellbeing and promptly refer to senior staff.
• Support interventions as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

Conoscenze

NVQ1/GCSEs

Confidentiality

IT literacy

Observation skills

Formazione

NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Math & English

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Priory Hospital Newbury

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Annual Salary: £26,300

Contract: Full Time

Hours: 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 GCSEs 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

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