# Healthcare Assistant

**Company**: Priorygroup
**Location**: Blackburn, Lancashire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £26,227 per annum
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

**Apply**: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/30e765ed-86cd-4254-bacf-dc63d72063c9?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, following care plans and promoting patients' wellbeing and dignity.

- Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting, while maintaining their privacy and dignity.

- Monitor patients' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.

- Carry out delegated patient interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation following appropriate training.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control and safeguarding procedures.

**Skills, Knowledge & Expertise**

- Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.

- Good communication, listening and observational skills.

- Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.

- Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and procedures.

- A caring, compassionate approach with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting patients' dignity and wellbeing.

**Benefits**

- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave

- Enhanced maternity pay

- Contributory pension scheme

- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- NVQ Level 1
- GCSEs in Maths and English
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT literacy

### Nice to have
- Previous experience in a healthcare, mental health or care setting
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities

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Source: [Apply at jobs.priorygroup.com](https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/30e765ed-86cd-4254-bacf-dc63d72063c9?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)