Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£12.71 per hour
Bank - 0 hours per week

Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Bank Healthcare assistant to join our team. This is a bank role of 0 hours per week.

Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
We accept referrals from a wide variety of public sector organisations throughout the UK, including special hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, courts, low secure units (LSUs), medium secure units (MSUs), forensic lead commissioners, social services, NHS Mental Health Trusts, GPs, the police and others. 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.  

 You can find additional information in the attached job description.  Essential for the role

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, colleagues and visitors. 
• Good observational and listening skills to monitor patients’ mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. 
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records and documentation. 
• Basic IT literacy. 
• GCSEs in English and Mathematics or NVQ Level 1.
• Willingness to complete required training and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, care or support environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs. 
• Experience working with people who may present with challenging or difficult situations. 
• Experience supporting patient wellbeing and delivering care in line with individual care plans. 
• Experience working as part of a team within a care or healthcare setting.

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. 

• 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.