# Healthcare Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant/47f66f96-05a7-4002-b187-25fb0fa7149e
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant/47f66f96-05a7-4002-b187-25fb0fa7149e.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £13.45 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19T13:15:58.634Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/4f90cf8b-c592-4114-ab91-86bd61ccdf01
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/4f90cf8b-c592-4114-ab91-86bd61ccdf01
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire£13.45 per hoursFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. 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

- Support Registered Nurses with the assessment, planning and delivery of individual patient care.
- Provide practical support with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, while maintaining dignity.
- Observe patients closely and report any changes in their physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
- Carry out delegated interventions such as observation and engagement, patient escorts and supporting de-escalation.
- Contribute to a safe, clean and supportive ward environment while working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team

### 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English.
- Good communication, observational and listening skills.
- Basic IT skills and an understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to provide compassionate, dignified and responsive patient care.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting.
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs.
- Experience working with patients who may present challenging behaviours.
- Experience of working as part of a wider care or multidisciplinary team

## Agent Notes

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