Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Stroud. This role involves supporting the well-being of residents, assisting in care plans, and maintaining ward cleanliness. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate should possess natural empathy and resilience to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training will be provided.
• Ability to respond courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Natural empathy to support others.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
• Participate in ward meetings as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Althea Park House

Compensation: £12.21 / hour

Description

Althea Park House is looking to recruit a healthcare assistant to join the team, this is a bank role. The shift patterns we have for days and nights are:

• Early shift: 7.30am-3.30pm
• Late shift: 2.30pm-10.30pm
• Waking night shifts: 10pm-8am

Set in a charming Victorian townhouse with period features, Priory Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We offer 10 beds for young people with an eating disorder.

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 a 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.

You may also have to:

• Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• Assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
• Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.

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.

No experience is required as full training will be provided.

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.