Health Care Assistant - Outpatients

Ramsay Health Care UK; Pincock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a passionate Healthcare Assistant for their Outpatients department. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills. The role demands the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, promoting the highest quality clinical outcomes. This position offers various benefits, including 25 days leave, private medical cover, and free training. Join a team that values care as a key component of their ethos.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Cover

Free Training and Development

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients as unique individuals.
• Work collaboratively in a busy outpatient department.
• Deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer service skills

Highly motivated individual

Flexible approach to duties

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme