Healthcare Assistant
| Company: | Priory |
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| Salary: | from £26,300 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR4 0HB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Priory’s acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
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
Essential requirements
Essential for the role NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English Good communication, listening and observational skills Basic IT skills Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding Caring and supportive approach to patient care The following experience would be beneficial Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience managing challenging situations or behaviours