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Nightingale Hospital

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We're currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to provide support to our private paying patients across our wards which include, addictions, OCD, eating disorders and general psychiatry.

You will be a compassionate and empathetic individual who won't settle for anything less than providing only the best level of care to our amazing patients.

Reporting to the charge nurses, you will liaise at all levels with consultants, nursing services managers and all members of our multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to support the professional and multidisciplinary team in the care of patients and the day-to-day management of the nursing department. In addition, they will be required to provide input with the implementation of specific support tasks with patients and their families. Finally, the successful candidate will provide feedback to other members of the treatment team regarding the progress of patients, under the direction of a qualified nurse.

About us

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings. Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone main line and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, high quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year Inclusive of London Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0406-23-0012

Job locations

Nightingale Hospital

Lisson Grove

London

NW1 6SH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assist members of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients.
  • Participate in the review of patients care-plans as appropriate in ward rounds, meetings and case conferences, in line with policies and procedures.
  • Report and record any changes in patients physical or mental condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
  • To escort patients both internally and externally to the hospital, as required.
  • To endeavour to develop sound professional relationships with patients; to promote active listening and communicate their needs to members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the company policies, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records Act 1990.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assist members of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients.
  • Participate in the review of patients care-plans as appropriate in ward rounds, meetings and case conferences, in line with policies and procedures.
  • Report and record any changes in patients physical or mental condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
  • To escort patients both internally and externally to the hospital, as required.
  • To endeavour to develop sound professional relationships with patients; to promote active listening and communicate their needs to members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the company policies, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records Act 1990.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 1 in basic nursing skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy of a GCSE or equivalent standard.
  • Previous experience working with people with mental health problems.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 1 in basic nursing skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy of a GCSE or equivalent standard.
  • Previous experience working with people with mental health problems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nightingale Hospital

Address

Nightingale Hospital

Lisson Grove

London

NW1 6SH


Employer's website

https://www.nightingalehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nightingale Hospital

Address

Nightingale Hospital

Lisson Grove

London

NW1 6SH


Employer's website

https://www.nightingalehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Farouk Miah

careers@nightingalehospital.co.uk

02075357700

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year Inclusive of London Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0406-23-0012

Job locations

Nightingale Hospital

Lisson Grove

London

NW1 6SH


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