Healthcare assistant
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job summary
Queensway Hospital, part of the specialist Ellern Mede Group, is seeking compassionate and resilient Healthcare Assistants to join our growing multidisciplinary team. We provide high-quality, trauma-informed inpatient care for adults with complex and acute mental health needs who often cannot be effectively supported in traditional hospital environments. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a skilled, person-centred clinical team supporting individuals with significant emotional, behavioural, and relational needs. This role is both challenging and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the recovery and stability of our patients. You will receive full induction and ongoing training in autism-informed care, trauma-informed approaches, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, and other essential skills to ensure you can deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities (e.g., personal care, nutrition, hygiene).
Provide enhanced support to patients as directed by the Nurse in Charge
Build therapeutic, trust-based relationships with patients who have experienced significant trauma.
Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to implement and review patient care plans.
Use de-escalation and safe physical intervention techniques where required to maintain safety.
Escort and support patients during appointments, community access, and therapeutic activities.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (e.g., vital signs, food and fluid charts, incident reports).
Promote infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety standards across the ward.
Contribute to structured therapeutic programmes and group activities.
Always uphold professional boundaries, patient dignity, and confidentiality.
About us
Queensway Hospital, based in Rotherham, is part of the Ellern Mede Group, a leading provider of specialist mental health services. Our wards deliver bespoke complex care packages for adults with enduring and comorbid conditions such as personality disorder, disordered eating , autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related presentations. Our care model combines relational security, trauma-informed practice, and psychological formulation to achieve meaningful progress toward recovery and community reintegration. We work closely with NHS commissioners, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide individually tailored, safe, and structured therapeutic environments.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0038-0564-EM
Job locations
136 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 3AZ
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
136 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 3AZ
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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