At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients with personal care and assist in their recovery journey.
- Company: Priory Hospital Altrincham, a leader in mental health treatment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, birthday leave, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with pathways to leadership roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English; empathy and resilience are key.
The predicted salary is between 17.71 - 17.71 £ per hour.
Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role of 0 hours per week. Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert inpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. We also offer private autism assessments for adults and children at Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester. We provide established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder.
What you'll be doing:
- Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all 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.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
- Basic IT literacy.
What we will give you in return:
- 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.
Bank Healthcare Assistant employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Altrincham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Bank Healthcare Assistants. With a focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training and development opportunities, including pathways to leadership roles and professional qualifications. Our unique benefits, such as free on-site parking, birthday leave, and flexible perks, ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.
