Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Hazelwood House is looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to join the team. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, in Heath, Derbyshire, is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. We also support those who have a learning disability, complex care needs and/or are on the autism spectrum. This hospital provides WAIS and ADOS assessments for patients who may be waiting for an NHS diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The candidate should be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English and have basic IT literacy. They must understand the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality at all times. No specific prior experience is required for the role. The position involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and visitors on the ward, requiring the regular exchange of routine information both in person and over the telephone. Strong observational and listening skills are essential to effectively monitor and support the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of patients.

Job Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your birthday as an extra day's 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.