Health Care Assistant

ramsayhealthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

Private Medical Cover

Private Pension, Ramsay matched up to

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care UK is seeking a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients department at Blakelands Hospital in Milton Keynes. You will be part of a busy team, delivering high-quality care and supporting patients as unique individuals.

With 37.5 hours per week, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment, develop clinically and personally, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes while benefiting from Ramsay’s ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (if applicable).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven customer services skills.
• Motivated and flexible in changing environments.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Outpatients department and deliver compassionate patient care.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and patient flow in a busy unit.
• Maintain high-quality clinical standards within a dynamic environment.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social

Work under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Highly motivated

Adaptable to change

Strong communication

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Outpatients department - 37.5 hours

The role

We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients department. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual.

Our department is busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset.

Where you'll be based

Blakelands Hospital located in Milton Keynes opened in 2006 and is a purpose built day case unit that provides convenient, effective and high quality treatment for patients who are medically insured, self-paying and funded by the NHS. Equipped with an onsite Imaging Department offering X-Ray, Ultrasound and MRI and a dedicated Physiotherapy Unit complete with rehabilitation gym, the Treatment Centre is perfectly designed for orthopaedic care.

What you'll bring with you

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care [please delete if not applicable]
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven customer services skills
• Be a highly motivated individual
• Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments
• Great communication skills
• Flexible approach to your duties and your hours

Why join us?

• Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Work-Life Balance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
• Career Development & Recognition
• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
• Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
• Free parking on site, where possible

About us

We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. 'The Ramsay Way' culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.