Healthcare Assistant

Priory; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. Based in Bartle, near Preston, you will support qualified staff with patient care, assist with assessments and routine tasks to promote wellbeing and dignity.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, following care plans and maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards. A caring, patient-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English is required.
• Strong communication, listening and observational skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills are expected.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding is important.
• A caring, patient-focused approach to care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to support patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Good communication, listening and观察al

Basic IT skills

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Caring and supportive approach

Education

NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

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

Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.

Priory’s acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

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

Essential for the role

• NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English
• Good communication, listening and observational skills
• Basic IT skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Caring and supportive approach to patient care

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience managing challenging situations or behaviours