Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead Longcroft Lane Felden Hemel Hempstead HP3 0BN.
£26,300 Annual Salary.
37.5 hours working on a rolling rota of either day or night shifts, the shift times are: Day 07.30 - 20.00, Night: 19.30 - 08.00, 12.5 hour shift with a 1 hour unpaid break, working 13 shifts within a 4 week period.

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

Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead, Felden, Hemel Hempstead is a level 2 rehabilitation service for male and female patients with severe and enduring mental health needs. It also provides specialist Huntington’s disease and dementia care, as well as neuropsychiatry support. It is accessible by public transport, with Hemel Hempstead railway station approximately 1 mile from the hospital and local bus services nearby. The M1 motorway is also easily accessible.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of the healthcare team. You will be involved in the personal care and meeting the psychological needs of a diverse group of service users with varying degrees of mental and physical issues. 

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review No agencies please. 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.
 
 As a Healthcare Assistant at Priory Hemel you will; 

Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
Observe and monitor 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 behaviours that can challenge. 
Provide 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. 
Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to  requests and enquiries. 
 You can find additional information in the attached job description.  Essential for the role

In this role, you will be the first line of support for our patients and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them. It is also important that you work well in a team as you will work alongside qualified nurses and staff from other professions. 
Although we don’t require any prior healthcare experience, there are a few characteristics you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Resilience – This is a role working with vulnerable patients who can have varying degrees of mental health difficulties, so there will be days where your resilience is challenged, this is why it’s so important to have a team ethos in our Hospital. 
• Excellent Communication Skills – Communicating with patients and staff is vital to understand the needs of the patients and relay any information to the nurses and medical professionals. 
• Organisational Skills – You’ll need to be comfortable documenting information and be organised in your approach. 
• Care and Compassion – Our patients require the best care and compassion we can offer, if you are a naturally caring person, this is a role for you. 
• Attentive – No patient is the same and so being attentive to understand them and identify areas we can support is key. 
• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English. 
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality 
• Basic IT literacy 

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.