Healthcare Assistant in Hemel Hempstead

Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead is looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to join their team. This is a full time role, £26,300.00 per annum, 37.5 hours per week, with a mixture of day and night shifts.

Located within picturesque grounds, Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead supports the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for male and female patients with severe and enduring mental health needs. We also provide specialist Huntington's disease and dementia care for people living with these neurodegenerative conditions, as well as neuropsychiatry support.

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.
• 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, and 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.
• 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.

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 are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.