Healthcare Assistant

Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 38.5 hours per week
Location: Altrincham

Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. Located in South Manchester, Priory Hospital Altrincham is set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, providing the perfect setting for you to focus on your recovery.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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.

You will play a key part in their recovery. Key Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care in line with care plans, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and independence.
• Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, ensuring their comfort, privacy and safety.
• Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out delegated patient care interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation in line with training and competencies.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• A minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Good communication, listening and observational skills.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• A caring, compassionate and supportive approach to patient care.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, hospital or care environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting patients with daily living activities.
• Experience monitoring patients’ wellbeing and reporting concerns to clinical staff.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.