Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Priory Hospital Altrincham has residential facilities for 47 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services. Our highly experienced team is able to treat a variety of mental health problems and includes consultant psychiatrists, therapists, counsellors, nurses and support staff. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services.

We are looking to recruit personable, flexible and motivated Health Care Assistants to support our qualified staff with the delivery of care to our patients. You will be involved in the personal care and meeting the psychological needs of a diverse group of service users with varying degrees of mental and physical issues. You will be caring and attentive with the skills to build strong and trusting relationships with people. It is also important that you work well in a team as you will work alongside qualified nurses and staff from other professions.

• Previous experience within a healthcare setting desirable


• A strong sense of responsibility


• Reliable & trustworthy


• Willingness to learn


• Effective communication skills


• Flexibility and strong “can do” attitude


• Quality orientation

• A competitive salary


• Disclosure check cost coverage


• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday holiday day


• Online benefits and cashback rewards


• Cycle to work scheme


• SMART Childcare Vouchers


• SMART Pension option

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.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the relevant body. We are an equal opportunities employer