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Job summary
Pay Rate: £26,800 (plus £1000 welcome bonus)
Full-time & part-time (min 2 shifts/week) with alternate weekends.
Permanent Night shift option full time or part time also available
Full time shifts: (Week 1) Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat , Sun (Week 2) Wed, Thurs
8am- 8.15pm Days /8pm- 8.15am Nights
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,800 a year plus £1000 welcome bonus
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0358-PRI95725
- Job locations: Priory, The Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA6 6PT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
- Empathy, understanding and patience
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
- The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
- Competent in verbal and written English
- A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
- To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,800 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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