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NHS Jobs; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl bank hols

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals and onsite parking

Job summary

The Woodmill in Cullompton, Devon, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support patients in forensic/acute mental health services. You will participate in ward rounds, document care, and assist with daily living needs in a demanding, rewarding environment.

We value compassion, resilience and teamwork. The role offers training opportunities, wellbeing benefits and access to support services, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3-4 days, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service preferred.
• Ability to work 12.5 hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Compassion, resilience and vigilance in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in a forensic or acute mental health setting.
• Conduct ward rounds and update patient records.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Job description

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 The Woodmill in Cullompton as a Healthcare Assistant, 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

Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. 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 shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential.

Location: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA

The Woodmill is a 18 bed unit creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6 bed admission area and Rose is a 12 bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12 bed area to a four bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for those patients that are progressing well and are preparing for discharge to the community. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence.

What You'll Get

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer

Elysium Healthcare has 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 and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.