Job summary The role of a Healthcare Assistant at Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell involves providing care and support to people with complex neurological conditions. The job offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development. The centre specializes in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy, and ventilator care, and the successful candidate will work as part of a supportive and friendly team. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant at Lakefield Neurological Centre, you will join an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to people with neurological conditions. Your day-to-day tasks will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. The centre specializes in complex neurological and respiratory care, and experience or willingness to undergo training in tracheostomy and ventilator care is desirable. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,180 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1181218520 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Chigwell IG7 6HH 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 £500 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 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: 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. 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 £500 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 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: 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 Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a similar setting is preferred, but a willingness to undertake training and acquire the necessary clinical competencies is also acceptable. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a similar setting is preferred, but a willingness to undertake training and acquire the necessary clinical competencies is also acceptable. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Chigwell IG7 6HH Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)