Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Hospital Kemple View

£12.71 per hour

Bank hours

Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

Responsibilities

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, following care plans and promoting patients’ wellbeing and dignity.
• Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting, while maintaining privacy and respect.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to senior staff promptly.
• Support patient observations, engagement, escorted leave and de-escalation activities, following appropriate training and guidance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control procedures and keeping accurate, confidential patient records.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

Essential for the role

• Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of protecting patient information.
• Good communication and listening skills to interact with patients, colleagues and visitors.
• Ability to observe patients’ wellbeing and report concerns to senior staff.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience supporting people with healthcare or personal care needs.
• Experience working within a healthcare setting or on a patient ward.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental, emotional or physical health needs
• Understanding of patient dignity, safeguarding and infection control procedures.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.