Healthcare Assistant (Priory)

Saarthy Travel Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care and assist in the delivery of services to patients. The role involves working closely with trained nurses, supporting patients in both clinical and social activities, and maintaining a welcoming ward environment. The applicant should be prepared to meet Care Certificate standards and may also participate in an apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Direct supervision in a healthcare setting.
• Opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained nurses in providing nursing care.
• Help establish social contacts for service users.
• Organize and deliver recreational activities for patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Collaboration with staff

Assisting trained nurses

Education

Care Certificate standards

Job description

Exciting Opportunities

Exciting opportunities have arisen within Wotton Lawn hospital, for a Healthcare assistant. As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.

Responsibilities

• To assist trained nurses in the provision of nursing care including health promotion as detailed in individual care plans.
• Participate in the performing of appropriate tasks necessary to meet the needs of the unit.
• Assist service users outside the ward environment to establish and maintain social contacts.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of social, sports and recreational activities for ward patients.
• To work collaboratively with staff from Hotel Services and other departments to ensure that the ward environment is clean, tidy and welcoming.

Qualifications & Training

You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.