Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £27,000 / year

Priory Hospital Altrincham £27,000 per annum

Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

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

Located in South Manchester, Priory Hospital Altrincham is set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, providing the perfect setting for you to focus on your recovery.

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 in line with care plans, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and independence.
• Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, ensuring their comfort, privacy and safety.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out delegated patient care interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation in line with training and competencies.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• A minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Good communication, listening and observational skills.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• A caring, compassionate and supportive approach to patient care.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, hospital or care environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting patients with daily living activities.
• Experience monitoring patients’ wellbeing and reporting concerns to clinical staff.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.