Healthcare Assistant - Females Only

The Priory Group; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant for their team in Peacehaven. The role includes practical support for patients' personal needs, monitoring wellbeing, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Comprehensive training and career development opportunities are available, along with various healthcare benefits and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support patients effectively.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support and care to patients.
• Observe and document patient wellbeing.
• Contribute to patient care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to infection control.
• Support patients and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Ability to work independently and in a team

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Priory Hospital Arnold is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This is a full time role.

Shifts: Day/Night: 07:30 - 20:00 & 19:30 - 08:00 on a rota basis with weekends included.

Salary: £25,224 per annum

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit female workers for this particular role.

Based in the village of Calverton, Nottingham, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for people struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions. Our specialist teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in a safe and highly therapeutic environment.

What you'll be doing

• Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
• Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
• Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• Assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
• Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient, relatives and carers.
• Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
• Receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
• Right to work in the UK

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.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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