Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

IT devices

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role involves assisting qualified staff with patient care plans, supporting wellbeing, and maintaining dignity in a 90-bed facility offering level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions.

You will work under supervision, helping with personal care, monitoring wellbeing, and contributing to a safe ward environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Good communication, listening and observational skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and procedures.
• A caring, compassionate approach with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting patients’ dignity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, following care plans and promoting patients’ wellbeing and dignity.
• Assist patients with personal care including washing, dressing and toileting while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out delegated patient interventions including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation after training.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Observational skills

Confidentiality

Basic IT literacy

Caring and compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kemple View

Compensation: £26,227 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Kemple View
£26,227 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

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

• Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, following care plans and promoting patients’ wellbeing and dignity.
• Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting, while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out delegated patient interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation following appropriate training.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control and safeguarding procedures.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Good communication, listening and observational skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and procedures.
• A caring, compassionate approach with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting patients’ dignity and wellbeing.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience in a healthcare, mental health or care setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Experience observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting individuals in challenging situations, including de-escalation.

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.