Healthcare Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lancashire, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

Healthcare Assistant

Reference

PRI90784

Location

Kemple View, Longsight Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AD

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£12.30.per hour

Hours

Full Time 37.5 Hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

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Job Advert Role Description

Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?
We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Kemple View.

Who are Kemple View?

Kemple View is a 90 bedded hospital split across two service lines – secure and rehabilitation and recovery. We cater to the treatment needs of male patients with a mental illness and/or personality disorder. We aim to maximise an individual's opportunity for recovery, to lead a more independent life back in the community wherever possible.

We have six wards including Low Secure and Locked Rehab for male service users only.

Many of our patients have previously been in high, medium or low security. We aim to work collaboratively with our patients enabling them to take increasing responsibility for managing their own risks leading to a controlled and graded discharge. Where a patient requires greatest support we offer contextual risk management, enhancing compliance and aim to improve their quality of life. We serve the patient, carers and visitors.

Kemple View also has a dedicated and purpose-built ward offering Low Secure Forensic Specialist Older Age service for patients over the age of 50.

A higher profile is given to this patient group's physical healthcare, risk reduction and where required, mobility and daily living aids.

Our Healthcare Assistant will be:

A critical member of the Ward team, supporting and assisting Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. They'll deliver care to the patient as prescribed by the individual care plans and liaising with family members as appropriate.

Main Duties:

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. 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.

Knowledge/ Education/ Skills:

Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English. Understands the need for strict confidentiality Basic IT literacy

What we'd like to give you:

Competitive salary 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service Extra Service Annual leave awards A contributory pension scheme An employee assistance programme Supplemented meals Free car parking Flexible Benefits Packages

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

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. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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