Are you a naturally caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for a fulfilling career where you are valued, recognised, and supported?
If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and improve lives for the better, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
You will have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, 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 provides care to people with various mental health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help individuals recover and lead valued, fulfilling lives.
Your daily tasks 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.
This environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are essential. It is also hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing you’ve made a difference in their lives.
The shift pattern involves 12.5-hour shifts, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends.
Where you will be working:
You will be based at Thornford Park, a 130-bed independent hospital supporting service users requiring medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services, as well as a PICU Mental Health Service.
The service offers a seamless care pathway supporting recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalized assessment and treatment for males with mental illness and complex needs, personality disorders, and females and males in a PICU setting.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £26,676.50 (including a £1,619 Location Allowance)
* 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to promote work-life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will work for a well-established, stable, and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.
All staff are committed to safe recruitment practices and safeguarding. Candidates will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you may need a work permit. More information is available on our Blog.
Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details during application.
Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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