Healthcare Assistant
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Dewsbury
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit Permanent Healthcare Assistants to join them on a full time basis.
Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and increasing physical health needs. We also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.
Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are well‑placed to provide support to acute patients within our dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care environment), or step‑downs from prison settings.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Healthcare Assistant, 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.
- Encouraging patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities.
- Observing and monitoring the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Providing specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include observation and engagement with patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de‑escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- 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 ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhering to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- Developing and maintaining a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Helping promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
- 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 and ensuring all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
The ideal candidate:
- 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 procedure.
- The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
- Competence in verbal and written English.
- A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential.
Job Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as additional days of annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and a healthcare cash plan.
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development panel.
- Leadership & management development.
- Long service award.
- Refer a friend bonuses.
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