Healthcare Assistant

Jobs4; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Priory Ayr Clinic in Ayr is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join a compassionate team. The role involves assisting with patient care, personal support, and contributing to recovery plans in a secure mental health setting.

The ideal candidate will have empathy, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. A healthcare qualification is desirable, and a right to work in the UK is required. Full-time and part-time shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Well-developed observational and listening skills essential for monitoring wellbeing.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support with intimate personal care.
• Observe and monitor patient wellbeing and escalate as needed.
• Assist with interventions delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team care.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Policy understanding

Verbal & written English

Education

NVQ 1 or GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job Description

Priory Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Rd, Ayr KA6 6PT. £26,886.00 Annual Salary (plus £1,000 welcome bonus). Full Time 37.5 Hours & part-time (min 2 shifts/week) with alternate weekends.

Permanent Night shift option – full time or part time also available.

Full-time shifts: (Week 1) Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (Week 2) Wed, Thurs. 8am‑8.15pm Days / 8pm‑8.15am Nights.

Priory Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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.

• 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.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and always adhere to infection control policy and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
• Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
• To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

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:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
• To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Essential for the role

• 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.
• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Basic IT literacy

The following experience would be beneficial

• It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

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.

• Healthcare benefits
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
• Contributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

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

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.