Bank Healthcare Assistant

Application Deadline: 19 May 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £12.71 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Woodbourne is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team.
 
Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, Priory Hospital Woodbourne provides a welcoming and well-connected working environment within beautifully maintained grounds. With excellent access to the West Midlands motorway network and strong local public transport links, the site is easily accessible for commuters.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
 
The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSE standard in Mathematics and English and will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality, alongside basic IT literacy skills. No specific prior experience is required for the role. Due to the nature of the position, the post holder will regularly interact with staff, patients, and visitors both in person and over the telephone, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to exchange routine information clearly and professionally. Strong observational and listening skills are essential to support the monitoring of patients’ mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. 
 
For more information about the role, you can email CharlottePage@priorygroup.com

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. 

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.