Healthcare Assistant - Days & Nights

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is 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.
• 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.
• Providing practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities.
• Observing and monitoring 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.
• Providing specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, following training and competency attainment.
• Contributing to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in regular ward meetings and attending other meetings as requested.
• Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• Assisting in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhering to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
• Developing and maintaining a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors.
• Helping promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
• Ensuring service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
• Receiving and conveying information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous 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:

• Regular career conversations and support.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Free on-site parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.