Compassionate Healthcare Assistant — Day/Night Shifts in Birmingham

Priory Hospital Barnt Green are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to join their team. Full Time, Permanent (37.5hrs p/week) Days and Night Shifts (With alternating weekends). Day Shifts are 07:30 - 20:00, Night Shifts are 19:30 - 08:00. £26,300 per annum. Located in the beautiful Lickey Hills Country Park, 10 miles south of Birmingham, Priory Hospital Barnt Green is a purpose-built hospital with a 10-bed private ward. Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

What you'll be doing:

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing.
• As a Healthcare Assistant, 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.
• 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.
• Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• Assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
• Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
• Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
• Receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential.

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

What we will give you in return:

• 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.
• Healthcare benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Birthday Holiday, contributory pension scheme, flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology and private healthcare, access to development opportunities, sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, leadership & management development, long service award, and refer a friend bonuses.

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.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.