Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn, Lancashire, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role supports Registered Nurses, assists with personal care, and helps implement individual patient care plans on a 37.5-hour full-time schedule.

The hospital provides level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions. You will monitor patients’ wellbeing, maintain records, and work with the multidisciplinary team to promote dignity

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

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to support wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and report concerns to the nursing team.
• Carry out delegated patient interventions, including observation and engagement.
• Support de-escalation and maintain a safe, clean ward environment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Observational skills

Confidentiality

IT literacy

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Basic IT tools

Job description

Salary: £26,227 per annum
Working pattern: 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.

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.

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.