Health Care Assistant Pre-Assessment Bank

Ramsay Health; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Health Care Assistant for their Pre-Assessment team at Oaks Hospital in Colchester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical outcomes within a supportive environment. Qualifications include NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care, strong communication and customer service skills, and a compassionate approach. The role offers flexible hours on a bank contract and attractive employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Attractive enhancement rates for evenings and weekends

25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to employee discount programmes

Wellbeing centre access

Qualifications

• Must be able to work early, late, and Saturday shifts.
• Proven ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• A warm, considerate, and empathetic character.
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment.
• Be an integral part of a committed healthcare team.

Skills

NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care

Customer skills

Attention to detail

Competent computer skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible and positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Health Care Assistant - Pre-Assessment

Location: Oaks Hospital Colchester

Hours: Bank

Responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.

What you will bring

• NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care
• Must be able to work both early late and Saturday shifts
• Excellent customer skills
• Attention to detail
• Competent computer skills
• Proven ability to work in a team or independently as required
• A warm considerate and empathetic character
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Strong communication skill
• A flexible and positive attitude

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings weekends and bank
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme and Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

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 UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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.