Healthcare Assistant

### Description

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.

### 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

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.

### What you'll bring to the role

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.

### 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.

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.

### About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here*.*

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.