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