Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- What you'll bring to the role
Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- What you'll bring to the role
Basic IT literacy
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital Solihull has an opportunity for a Bank Healthcare assistant to join our team. Working as a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will cover absences at Priory Solihull, such as annual leave cover, sickness cover, or any other business needs. Shifts will range from Monday - Sunday, and will include night shifts and bank holidays.Priory Hospital Solihull is a specialist, we provide support for adults with complex mental health needs and we consider referrals from all over the UK (although most of our referrals come from local Trusts within the West Midlands). Conveniently located in Solihull,benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services / a peaceful rural setting with access to nearby towns and transport connections] and easy access to the M6 and M42 motorways, and well-placed for the M40 and M1 motorways and 4 train stations are located within 5 miles of the hospital.
What you'll be doing
- 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.
What we will give you in return
- 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
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This advert is for Bank Healthcare Assistant with Priory Healthcare in Meriden, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £12.71 / hour. The contract type is Bank. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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