Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
£13.45 per hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
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 with the assessment, planning and delivery of individual patient care.
- Provide practical support with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, while maintaining dignity.
- Observe patients closely and report any changes in their physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
- Carry out delegated interventions such as observation and engagement, patient escorts and supporting de-escalation.
- Contribute to a safe, clean and supportive ward environment while working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential for the role
- Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.
- Good communication, observational and listening skills.
- Basic IT skills and an understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to provide compassionate, dignified and responsive patient care.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting.
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs.
- Experience working with patients who may present challenging behaviours.
- Experience of working as part of a wider care or 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.
- Free on-site parking
- 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.
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.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
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.
