Healthcare Assistant

Priory; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,197 - 29,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory in Bristol is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The role involves assisting with patient care plans and providing support for intimate personal needs while ensuring the dignity and wellbeing of patients.

The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in pertinent subjects along with resilience and strong observation skills. The position offers various benefits including free on-site parking, birthday holiday, and access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Resilience needed due to the challenging nature of the role.
• Basic IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual patient care plans.
• Provide practical support for patients' intimate personal needs.
• Observe and monitor patients' wellbeing.

Skills

Resilience

Observation skills

Listening skills

Basic IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £26,886 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours a week and includes enhanced evenings and weekend rates.

We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions. Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including those who may not have responded to previous treatment. We guarantee comprehensive treatment programmes that are guided by current evidence‑based research.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing. You will 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 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.

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans and undertake routine tasks to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
• Provide practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting, ensuring compliance with procedures and relevant healthcare legislation.
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients, ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff or the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or hold GCSEs in Mathematics and English and should have a basic level of IT literacy. They must understand the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality. While no specific prior experience is required, the role involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and visitors on the ward. Well‑developed observational and listening skills are essential for effectively 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 and access to full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions. We offer:

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday – your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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