Healthcare Assistant - £250 welcome bonus!

Reference

PRI40925

Location

St John's House, St John's House, Lion Road, Palgrave, IP22 1BA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Salary

£17,265.85

Hours

37.5 Hours - Shift Rota inc. Weekends & Nights

Job Advert - Division Information

St Johns House are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Health Care Assistants to work on alongside a multi-disciplinary team of qualified staff in ensuring the well-being and care of our patients.

Job Advert Location Description

St. John's House provides quality, specialised treatment and care of adults with learning disabilities where their needs challenge mainstream service provision.

We offer a secure environment which is linked with community based step-down services including continuing care and rehabilitation. Many of our patients have a history of offending behaviour and have learning disability and other conditions including autistic spectrum disorders, personality disorders and mental illnesses.

Based in the village of Palgrave in Norfolk, the strength of St John's House lies in the quality of the comprehensive assessment, treatment and care it provides. The emphasis is on a holistic and individualised approach delivered by a multidisciplinary team who are skilled, experienced professionals trained in their specific field. Our multi disciplinary team includes psychiatry, psychology, nursing (mental health and learning disability), occupational therapy, specialist teaching, social work and a practice nurse for physical healthcare. We also call in services from GPs, speech and language therapists, dentists, opticians, dieticians and chiropodists.

Job Advert Role Description

A critical member of the Ward team, supporting and assisting Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Delivering care to the patient as prescribed by the individual care plans and liaising with family members as appropriate.

Main Duties:

•  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.
• 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.

Knowledge/ Education/ Skills:

• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Basic IT literacy

Our benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• £250 welcome bonus
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Free meals while on duty
• Free parking
• Long Service Annual Leave entitlements
• Continuous learning and development
• Voluntary Benefits

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Priory Group will cover the cost of a DBS check for all successful applicants.

Text PRIORY ST JOHNS followed by your name to 66777

For more information please contact Sara Smith 01379 649900 or email StJohnsHouseCareers@priorygroup.com

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About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes. hcaindeed@priorygroup.com

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

Healthcare_Assistant_HCA__2018.pdf

Closing Date

31/10/2020