Clinical Support Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care; Monkton Heathfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday / Night shifts

Overtime pay

Company pension

Life assurance

33 days holiday

Christmas & New Year off

Overtime (time and a half)

Paid breaks

Free parking

Uniform

Tea & Coffee

Flu vaccine

Health shield

Long service vouchers

Sick pay

Cycle to work

Training sponsorship

RISE wellbeing hub

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Taunton is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, helping to keep treatment areas clean and organized.

This part-time 23-hour role includes regular training, access to KSF progression, and benefits such as holidays, pension, health plan, and staff discounts. No Sunday or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Healthcare background preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care desired.

Responsibilities

• Under Nurse supervision, prepare, restore and maintain treatment areas and equipment.
• Ensure the clinical environment is safe for patients, relatives and staff.
• Assist with walking between patients and lifting as required.
• Regular training and development opportunities provided.

Skills

Healthcare background

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Do you have the passion to maintain high standards of care? The methodical approach to follow strict procedures? The dedication to help and support a team of colleagues?

We are seeking a pro-active individual, ideally from a healthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care to join our clinic as a Healthcare Assistant in Taunton.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £26,000 - Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.

• - No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• - Unsocial Hours Payments
• - Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• - 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• - Christmas Day and New Year's Day off
• - Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours - 150 hours every 4 weeks)
• - Paid Breaks
• - Free Parking, Uniform, Tea & Coffee & Flu vaccine
• - Health Shield - Company paid Health Cash Plan
• - Long Service Vouchers
• - Sick Pay
• - Cycle to Work Scheme
• - Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• - bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• - Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store.

What does the role involve?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities. However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can develop your knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computer skills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

This is a part time role of 23 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6.30am to 11.30pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6.30am to 6.00pm.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are theleading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

We also operate44 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the3rd largest medical devices company inthe world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer