Description
Priory Nelson House in Gosport, Hampshire, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be part of a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist qualified staff with assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, undertake routine tasks, and provide practical support to patients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting qualified staff with patient care plans and undertaking routine tasks
- Providing practical support and responsive care to patients with intimate personal needs
- Observing and monitoring patient wellbeing and referring unusual occurrences to senior staff
- Contributing to a team approach to patient care with the multidisciplinary team
- Participating in regular ward meetings and attending other meetings as requested
- Maintaining stock levels, ward cleanliness, and adhering to infection control policies
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors
The role requires:
- Education to a minimum of NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English
- Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
- Basic IT literacy
- Well-developed observational and listening skills
Benefits include:
- Birthday holiday as an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses