Mental Healthcare Assistant

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill

Salary - £27,073 per annum

Full-time - 40.25 hours per week

**Due to a genuine occupational need we can only recruit male applicants, in line with the Equality Act 2010.**

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

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, Goddards Green, West Sussex is an acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult males. The hospital is close to the A23, providing road access to Brighton, Gatwick and the M25. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team that is 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

As part of the role you will be:

• Supporting qualified staff with patient care plans and day-to-day care.
• Providing practical and personal care, including bathing, dressing and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Monitoring patients' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and reporting any concerns to senior staff.
• Supporting patients to maintain their wellbeing and receive safe, person-centred care.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

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.

As part of your probation period, you may be required to complete the Care Certificate, even if you've previously achieved it.

Benefits

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.