Job summary This is a role for a Healthcare Assistant at Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell, which is part of Elysium Healthcare.
The centre specializes in complex neurological and respiratory care, providing 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with long-term neurological conditions.
The role involves providing compassionate care and support to patients, including assisting with personal hygiene, analyzing behaviors, and updating patient records.
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join a supportive and inclusive team that works together to provide care to people with neurological conditions.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to work in this challenging yet rewarding environment.
About us Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of healthcare services across England and Wales.
As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, the company has a unique approach to delivering care and a focus on creating opportunities for growth and development for its employees.
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 Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell as a Healthcare Assistant and enjoy a £800 Welcome Bonus, 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 neurological 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 centre specialises in complex neurological and respiratory care and it is desirable that you either have experience in tracheostomy and ventilator care or have willingness to undertake the training and the necessary clinical competencies.
The shift pattern is hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
hours per week.
Where you will be working Location: Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH Lakefield Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life.
The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment.
There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
What you will get Annual salary of £24,180 A £800 welcome bonus!
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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.
It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.
Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in tracheostomy and ventilator care is desirable, or a willingness to undertake the necessary training and clinical competencies.