DESCRIPTION

Priory Hospital Woking is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team.
Priory Hospital Woking provides leading inpatient and outpatient care for mental health and addiction. We treat a range of conditions including addiction, depression, and offer private autism assessments and support for adults. Specialist eating disorder treatment is also available nearby at Life Works.

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.

You will also:

• Support qualified staff in delivering patient care, following care plans and ensuring patient dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as dressing, bathing, and toileting, in line with procedures and healthcare guidelines.
• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting concerns to senior staff promptly.
• Carry out specific interventions (e.g. observations, patient engagement, escorting, de-escalation) under the direction of a Registered Nurse and after training.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and GCSEs or NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths. If not already held, the NVQ must be started within six months of joining. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
For more information about the role, you can email MeganFlaherty@priorygroup.com

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
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 bonuse