NHS

Bank Healthcare Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationThatcham/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0132-25-0673?language=en&page=317&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This job opportunity is for an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker looking for control and flexibility to work the shifts they want. The role is part of the Elysium Healthcare staff bank, providing healthcare services at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham. With a competitive hourly rate, weekly pay, and a range of benefits, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.

      Main duties of the job

      As a Healthcare Assistant on the Elysium Healthcare staff bank, you will be part of a team providing care and support to individuals with a range of mental health conditions. You will utilize your previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker to help service users lead a valued and fulfilled life. The role can be challenging at times, but it is highly rewarding to see people improve and achieve goals. You will have the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work, with 24/7 operation and 12.5-hour standard shifts.

      About us

      Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to healthcare delivery. As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, Elysium operates over 90 services across England and Wales, covering mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education, providing opportunities for growth and development.

      Details

      Date posted

      01 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £14.40 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      1293440406

      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 £14.40 (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 £14.40 (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

      • Relevant experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker is required. Candidates will need to demonstrate a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Relevant experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker is required. Candidates will need to demonstrate a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment.

      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)

      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)

  • About the company

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