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Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- What you'll bring to the role
Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- What you'll bring to the role
Basic IT literacy
Desirable
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Priory Hospital Llanarth CourtSalary £27294.0Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week Full-timePriory Hospital Llanarth Court has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant with an Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English to join our team. Llanarth Court is a specialist medium secure, low secure, and open rehabilitation psychiatric hospital. Located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Llanarth Court offers convenient transport links and easy access to the A40 and A459. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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
- 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
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Priory Healthcare in Abergavenny, Wales. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £27,294 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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