Healthcare Assistant

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 an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Ln, Springfield Grn, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 7SJ.
£26,300 annual salary.
Full Time 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Chelmsford has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults and young people, including autism and ADHD assessments. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby and Chelmsford railway station approximately 2-3 miles from the hospital. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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, 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

• Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
• Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
• Observes and monitors 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.
• Provide 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.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or hold GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• They will have a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality and possess basic IT literacy skills.

The following experience would be beneficial
No specific prior experience is required for this role, making it suitable for individuals looking to develop their skills within the field.