Healthcare Assistant

The Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, United Kingdom

Full-time

Company Description

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Shifts: Week 1 Mon, Tue. Fri, Sat , Sun

Week 2 Wed, Thurs

8am- 8.15pm Days /8pm- 8.15am Nights

Company Description 

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives. 

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support. 

We offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 

Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends. 

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section. 

Job Description

Job Description 

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK. 

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.  

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives. 

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.  

Benefits include: 

• A competitive salary 
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage 
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training 
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays 
• Online benefits and cashback rewards 
• Blue Light Card application opportunity 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• NEST pension option 
• Financial support in becoming a nurse  

Benefits are subject to T&Cs 

Responsibilities 

Assists 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.  

• 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.  

Qualifications and Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature 
• Empathy, understanding and patience 
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team 
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure 
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges 
• Competent in verbal and written English 
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential 

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK. 

Additional Information 

Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We can support people from all over the UK. Our secure services offer comprehensive support to people with complex mental health needs. We model our service provision on the NHS secure service specification ensuring our patients are given the highest quality of care to enable quick and smooth transitions into local services, wherever possible. 

Disclosure 

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.