Healthcare Assistant (HCA)NHS

Job summary

Ellern Mede Barnet is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated healthcare assistants to join the team. As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.

Main duties of the job

• Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
• Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
• Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
• Assisting with documentation and care planning
• Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge Engaging fully with ongoing training and development

Job description

Ellern Mede Barnet is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated healthcare assistants to join the team. As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.

Main Duties of the Job

• Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
• Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
• Assisting with documentation and care planning
• Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge Engaging fully with ongoing training and development Essential Skills Essential

About us

Ellern Mede is a leading specialist mental healthcare provider, offering tailored care for individuals of all ages (8+). With over 25 years of dedicated service, Ellern Mede is recognised for its positive outcomes and ability to provide personalised care for individuals with severe and complex mental health needs. Alongside our recognised expertise in eating disorders, we support people with a range of complex and co-occurring needs. We take a holistic approach, shaping care to support the individual's long-term recovery and independence. We work nationally and internationally with NHS commissioners, insurers, overseas governments, and private funders to provide bespoke inpatient placements.