# Bank Healthcare Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-healthcare-assistant/97fb6530-7e18-4dcb-9dad-aeb61cdd68d2
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-healthcare-assistant/97fb6530-7e18-4dcb-9dad-aeb61cdd68d2.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Ayr Clinic
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare assistant
- **Salary:** £12.71 / hour
- **Contract type:** Bank
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03T01:39:13.098Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/69d091b4-26ba-4868-bde2-c18905071bef
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/69d091b4-26ba-4868-bde2-c18905071bef
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the team.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. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.

### 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 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 addressing, 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.

### What we will give you in return

- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.The ideal candidate will be educated to at least NVQ Level 1 or hold GCSEs in Mathematics and English. They will understand the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality and possess basic IT literacy. No specific prior experience is required for the role; however, the candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate as part of their probation period, regardless of whether they have previously achieved it.For more information about the role, you can email VeronicaMorrison@priorygroup.com

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