Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support residents with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will assist in implementing care plans and ensure a compassionate environment. Strong empathy and resilience are essential for this dynamic role.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Encourage a conducive environment for patient needs.
• Respond to enquiries courteously and supportively.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Mount Eveswell

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Priory Mount Eveswell is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role.

Mount Eveswell is located in Newport, Wales. The home provides residential and nursing support for 16 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including those with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a progressive neurological condition (PNC), including motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS) or Huntington's disease.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As Bank 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 residents.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

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.

Social Care Wales

In October 2022 it became mandatory for all care workers in Wales to register with Social Care Wales. For more information on this, please visit https://socialcare.wales/registration/adult-care-home-worker-registration#section-35677-anchor

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

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