Healthcare Assistant inChigwell inChigwell PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

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Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of patients with complex neurological conditions.

Competitive salary of £24,180 along with a welcome bonus of £800.

Access to extensive training and career development options in specialized areas such as tracheostomy and ventilator care.

Work within a supportive and friendly team environment focused on kindness and teamwork.

Generous leave policy offering the equivalent of 33 days annual leave, including your birthday off.

Comprehensive benefits package including free meals and parking, as well as wellbeing support and activities.

The Healthcare Assistant position at Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell involves providing essential care and support to individuals with complex neurological conditions. The role is part of a supportive team specializing in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy, and ventilator care, requiring candidates to engage in tasks such as conducting ward rounds, analyzing patient behaviors, maintaining records, and assisting with personal hygiene. The job offers a competitive salary of £24,180, a £800 welcome bonus, generous leave, well-being support, and opportunities for career development, with shifts typically comprising 12.5 hours per day over 3-4 days a week.

Candidates should possess a caring attitude, compassion, and resilience, and ideally have experience or willingness to train in specialized care areas. Elysium Healthcare, the employer, provides a stable environment with over 8,000 employees and extensive career growth opportunities across its services in England and Wales, fostering a culture built on teamwork and kindness.

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.

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
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.

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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.

2. Empathy and Compassion:

- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.

- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

3. Basic Clinical Skills:

- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.

- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).

- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.

4. Teamwork:

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

- Being a supportive team player.

5. Time Management:

- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.

6. Attention to Detail:

- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.

- Paying close attention to patient safety.

7. Problem Solving Skills:

- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.

- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.

8. Physical Stamina:

- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.

- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.

Personal Qualities:

- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.

- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.

- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.

Training and Qualifications:

While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.

Experience:

Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.

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