Description
Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programmes with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills. We also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. You will play a key part in their recovery, 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans
- Providing practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs
- Observing and monitoring the wellbeing of patients and reporting any unusual occurrences to senior staff
The ideal candidate will have:
- A good standard of education (NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English)
- A compassionate, caring, and patient-focused approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills and accurate record-keeping
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and nights where required
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development
Desirable skills and experience include:
- Previous experience working in a healthcare, care home, or mental health setting
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
- Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding practices
- Experience managing challenging behaviours or supporting patients with complex needs
- Experience working alongside Registered Nurses or within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of de-escalation techniques and patient observation practices
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Free on-site parking
- 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
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses