Casual Healthcare Assistant

B. Braun Medical Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Job summary

B. Braun Avitum (UK) Limited in Cardiff is recruiting a Casual Healthcare Assistant to support dialysis units and help keep the service running smoothly.

You will assist nursing staff, manage stock, keep areas clean, and prepare the clinical space for patient treatments, with a need to travel between centres as required. Shifts are long days from 06:45 to 18:15, Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work unsupervised using initiative.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Good communication skills.
• Empathy and sympathy; detail oriented to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
• Liaise with transport and other departments to arrange appointments.
• Escort patients to wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
• Monitor and record patients’ weights pre- and post-dialysis.
• Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
• Preparation of the clinical area.
• Maintain stocks and supplies within treatment areas.
• Undertake housekeeping duties.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Empathy

Detail oriented

Deadline focus

Job description

Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we’re also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That’s Sharing Expertise.

Casual Healthcare Assistant

Company: B. Braun Avitum (UK) Limited

Job Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Functional Area: Clinical/medical area

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 14680

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our team on a casual basis – flexible shifts available to fit around your schedule!

BBraun Avitum UK operate 5 dialysis units in South East Wales (Cardiff North, Cardiff South, Newport, Llantrisant, Pontypool) ranging from a 32 station unit at Cardiff North to a smaller unit of 18 stations in Pontypool. The role will include work at all other centres as per the need of the service.

You will help keep the unit running smoothly by managing stock and supplies, supporting housekeeping tasks, and preparing the clinical area ready for patients attending their dialysis treatment.

Key Details

Location: The role will include work at all other centres including: Cardiff North, Cardiff South, Llantrisant, Pontypool and Newport as per the need of the service.

Working hours: Long Day = 06:45 - 18:15. Monday to Saturday. No Sunday or night shifts!

Your main responsibilities

• Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
• Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
• Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
• Monitor and record patients’ weights pre and post dialysis.
• Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
• Preparation of the clinical area.
• Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
• Undertake housekeeping duties.

What you need to succeed

• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
• Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

What you get in return

• Excellent rates of pay: £15 per hour Weekdays & £18 per hour Weekends/ Bank Holidays
• Paid breaks
• Free on-site parking
• Option to join the Company pension scheme, if eligible (we will match contribution rates up to a max of 7%)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to be themselves.

We want every candidate to have a positive recruitment experience. If you need support during the hiring process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Reasonable adjustments may include additional time for assessments, accessible interview arrangements or alternative interview formats.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are happy to discuss any support you may need throughout the recruitment process.

DBS Check

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory clearance being obtained. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and will assess any disclosed information on a case-by-case basis. A criminal record will not automatically exclude an individual from employment.

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our Recruitment Advisors are happy to support you with any questions or specific needs, you can find their contact details below. You can also request reasonable adjustments through our online form.

B. Braun Avitum (UK) Limited | Amelia Gearey | [e-mail]