# Healthcare Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant/0b489586-79b7-40b3-9266-80f2db9e5e54
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant/0b489586-79b7-40b3-9266-80f2db9e5e54.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Priory Hospital Altrincham
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare assistant
- **Salary:** £27,000 / year
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20T15:15:52.684Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/13a6badd-b495-405d-a48d-053deaa94154
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/13a6badd-b495-405d-a48d-053deaa94154
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Priory Hospital Altrincham £27,000 per annumFull Time - 38.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.Located in South Manchester, Priory Hospital Altrincham is set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, providing the perfect setting for you to focus on your recovery.

### What you'll be doing

- Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care in line with care plans, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and independence.
- Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, ensuring their comfort, privacy and safety.
- Monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team and maintaining accurate records.
- Carry out delegated patient care interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation in line with training and competencies.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, following infection control, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

### What we will give you in return

- 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- A minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
- Good communication, listening and observational skills.
- An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
- Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and instructions.
- A caring, compassionate and supportive approach to patient care.
- Previous experience working in a healthcare, hospital or care environment.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
- Experience providing personal care and supporting patients with daily living activities.
- Experience monitoring patients’ wellbeing and reporting concerns to clinical staff.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

## Agent Notes

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