Job summary This is a unique opportunity to work as a Bank Healthcare Assistant for Elysium Healthcare, an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees. You will be based at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, providing personalized care and support to individuals with mental health conditions, personality disorders, and complex needs. With flexible shift options, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people while enjoying a fulfilling career. Main duties of the job As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will be part of a team that works collaboratively to deliver high-quality care for individuals with a range of mental health conditions. Your duties may include providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and contributing to the implementation of personalized treatment plans. A positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are crucial in this challenging yet rewarding environment. You will have the freedom to choose your own shifts, with 12.5-hour standard shifts available 24/7, and the opportunity to work at other Elysium services across the region. About us Elysium Healthcare is part of the Ramsay Health Care group, a global network that employs over 86,000 people across 10 countries. The company is known for its unique approach to care delivery and offers a range of services, including mental health, neurology, learning disabilities, and children's education. Elysium is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, and all staff are required to understand and uphold this responsibility. Date posted 01 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.50 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1249874429 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Thatcham RG19 8ET Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the nursing shifts at Thornford Park secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and more. What you will be doing You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life. 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; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you. With Elysium, you’ll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling nursing role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week. Where you will be working Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park, a 130 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service. With Elysium, you’ll get experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling care role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a nurse on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work. What you will get An hourly rate of up to £13.50 (inclusive of 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Weekly pay Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. 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 an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the nursing shifts at Thornford Park secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and more. What you will be doing You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life. 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; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you. With Elysium, you’ll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling nursing role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week. Where you will be working Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park, a 130 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service. With Elysium, you’ll get experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling care role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a nurse on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work. What you will get An hourly rate of up to £13.50 (inclusive of 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Weekly pay Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. 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 You will need experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker, with a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. A paid two-week induction will ensure you are fully equipped to perform your duties to the best of your ability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker, with a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. A paid two-week induction will ensure you are fully equipped to perform your duties to the best of your ability. 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 Thatcham RG19 8ET Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)