Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualificat

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital East Midlands in Nottinghamshire is inviting applications for a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. This permanent, full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, offering a supportive environment within a specialist acute and PICU service for adult females.

You will assist qualified staff with patient care plans, monitor wellbeing, and engage with patients, families and staff to promote recovery and dignity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a mental health setting.
• Strong observational and listening skills.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• Engage with patients, staff and visitors to support recovery and wellbeing.

Skills

Observation skills

Listening skills

Communication

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory East Midlands

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital East Midlands
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult females. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station nearby and a bus stop just outside the hospital providing links to Annesley, Hucknall and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

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.You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Previous experience working in a mental health setting is advantageous, with a minimum of 6 months' experience preferred. You will need well-developed observational and listening skills, as the role involves regular interaction with staff, patients and visitors, both in person and over the telephone. The ability to monitor and respond to patients' mental, emotional and physical wellbeing is essential. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

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.