About this role
Job summary Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Bere Clinic in Waterlooville as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene
Main duties of the job The role of Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, located at the Bere Clinic in Waterlooville, offers an enriching career for those who are naturally caring and experienced in healthcare. The position allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others, specifically supporting patients with Eating Disorder conditions. As a member of a supportive and friendly team, you will have access to various training and development opportunities to further your career. Your primary responsibilities will include ward rounds, behavioral analysis, updating patient records, and providing essential care and support. The work environment can be challenging, requiring resilience, compassion, and vigilance, but is ultimately rewarding as you witness the positive impact of your work on patients' lives. The shift pattern involves working 12.5-hour days, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, renowned for its unique approach to delivering care across more than 90 services in England and Wales. The organisation offers a diverse range of services, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. This provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and movement within the organisation. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people globally. The organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It also emphasizes safeguarding the welfare of service users and requires all candidates to undergo a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Bere Clinic in Waterlooville as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.
What you will be doing
You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.
The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours per week.
Where you will be working
Location: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT
Bere Clinic is a 12 bed Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders.
With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.
What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £25,058 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Candidates should possess relevant certification or proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant, particularly in mental health or working with eating disorders. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are vital, alongside a compassionate and resilient nature. Additional training and qualifications specific to healthcare support in a mental health setting may be advantageous.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Waterlooville
PO8 8QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)