Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kneesworth House
Compensation: £28,229 / year
Priory Kneesworth House Hospital
Salary £28,228.67
Full Time role of 40.25 hours a week
Priory Kneesworth House Hospital has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team across all wards.
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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
As a key member of the ward team, you will support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care in line with individual care plans. You will provide practical and personal care, monitor and report patients’ wellbeing, and support delegated interventions such as observation, patient engagement, escorted leave and de-escalation. Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming ward environment, build positive relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues, and contribute to the smooth and effective running of the service.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
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.
