Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Arnold
Compensation: £25,224 / year
Priory Hospital Arnold
£25,224.18
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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 patients
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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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Minimum NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and Englis
- Basic IT literacy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong observational and listening skills
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care environment
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
- Experience working with people with mental health needs or behaviours that may challenge
- Experience working as part of a care or clinical team
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.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.
