Healthcare Assistant

Priory Hazelwood House is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This is a full time role.

£26,300 per annum

Day & Night Shifts: 07:30 - 19:45 & 19:30 - 08:00

Week 1= (Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun) & Week 2= (Wed, Thurs, Fri)

Working 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights on a rota.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, in Heath, Derbyshire, is a low secure unit for males with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, who have additional complex care needs. These may include autism and mental health needs. We are committed to delivering clinically effective, evidence-based treatment programmes for individuals who require secure care, providing both psychological and physical security.

What you'll be doing

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. 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.

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.

Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.

To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.

Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.

Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.

Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.

To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.