This job opportunity is for a Healthcare Assistant position at the Brighton & Hove Clinic, which is part of Elysium Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health services in the UK. The clinic specializes in providing CAMHS Tier 4 service for young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders and other mental health conditions. The successful candidate will join a supportive and inclusive team to provide compassionate, person-centered care to the patients, helping them along their recovery pathway.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including participating in ward rounds, analyzing patient behaviors, updating records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to create bespoke care plans and risk assessments, empowering the individuals to manage and improve their health through their treatment. The role can be challenging at times, but it is highly rewarding to see the positive impact you can have on the lives of the patients.
Job responsibilities
You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people in this specialist inpatient eating disorder service, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
Your day-to-day 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 shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
What you will get
* Annual salary of £23,692
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and subsidized 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No specific qualifications are required, but you should have experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. A compassionate, resilient, and vigilant attitude is essential for this role.
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.
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