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 Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield 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. We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young 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 assists
Main duties of the job As a Female Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will work at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield. This temporary position offers an annual salary of £25,058. You will join a dedicated team caring for young people with eating disorder conditions. Your duties include assisting with ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support which may involve personal hygiene. The role requires working 12.5-hour shifts, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, with a total of 37.5 hours per week. A driving license is preferred. The environment can be challenging, demanding resilience and compassion, but is highly rewarding as you play a crucial part in enhancing lives. Elysium Healthcare provides training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days annual leave, wellbeing activities, access to exclusive benefits and discounts, life assurance, and more.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a sizable healthcare provider in the UK, employing over 8,000 individuals. The company operates more than 80 services throughout England and Wales, addressing diverse areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium supports professional growth and internal mobility across its wide network. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium is integrated into a global organization extending over 10 countries, employing more than 86,000 people. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer, emphasizing the responsibility of every staff member in safeguarding service users' welfare. All candidates undergo a DBS disclosure as part of their recruitment process.
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 Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield 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.
We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents.
What you will be doing
You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young 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
Please note that ideally we require drivers; therefore, a driving license is preferred. Where you will be working Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN
Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.
There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.
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 80 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
Ideally, candidates should have a driving license and experience in the healthcare sector. The ability to work 12.5-hour shifts is essential.
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
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)