About this role
Job summary
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
Main duties of the job
- Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients
- Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Market Weighton
£27,976 per annum
Full time - 40 hours per week
Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programme with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills.
We also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.
Person Specification
Essential
- Good standard of education (NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English)
- Compassionate, caring and patient-focused approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills and accurate record-keeping
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and nights where required
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a healthcare, care home or mental health setting
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
- Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding practices
- Experience managing challenging behaviours or supporting patients with complex needs
- Experience working alongside Registered Nurses or within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of de-escalation techniques and patient observation practices
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
27 Holme Road
Market Weighton
East Riding Of Yorkshire
YO43 3EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)