Healthcare Assistant

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

• 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 their privacy and dignity.
• Monitor patients physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out delegated patient interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation following appropriate training.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control and safeguarding procedures.

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.