Healthcare Assistant - Day & Night Shifts in Heath

Priory Hazelwood House is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time role with a salary of £26,300 per annum. The shifts are Day & Night: 07:30 - 19:45 & 19:30 - 08:00. The working pattern is Week 1= (Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun) & Week 2= (Wed, Thurs, Fri), working 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights on a rota.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, in Heath, Derbyshire, is a low secure unit for males with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, who have additional complex care needs, including autism and mental health needs. We are committed to delivering clinically effective, evidence-based treatment programmes for individuals who require secure care, providing both psychological and physical security.

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 and referring any unusual occurrences to senior staff/the primary nurse.
• Providing specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• 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 and ward cleanliness.
• Developing and maintaining a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors.
• 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:

• Resilience and the ability to support others through both the highs and lows.
• 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:

• Support with regular career conversations.
• 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.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

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. We are an equal opportunities employer.