Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant. to join the team. This is a Bank role of 0 hours per week Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
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
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
Person specification
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
- Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Basic IT literacy
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This advert is for Bank Healthcare Assistant with Priory Healthcare in Priory Hospital Lincolnshire. 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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