Health Care Assistant - Ward

Ramsay Health Care; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Healthcare Assistant in Hitchin. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional care to patients in a busy surgical ward, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to high-quality clinical outcomes and benefiting from numerous development opportunities. This role offers a full-time schedule with a supportive environment that values your skills and expertise. With a commitment to staff development and patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounted cinema tickets

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients in a surgical ward.
• Support colleagues in delivering high-quality clinical outcomes.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proven customer service skills

Flexible approach to duties and hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Health Care Assistant - Ward

Apply locations: Hitchin | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (20 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JR13436

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant

Pinehill Hospital

Full Time - 37.5 Hours (Day & Night Rotation)

The role

We’re looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward and short stay unit. Putting patients first, you’ll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual.

Our wards 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 opportunities to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset.

Where you’ll be based

Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9QZ

What you’ll bring with you

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven customer service skills
• Highly motivated individual
• Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments
• Great communication skills
• Flexible approach to duties and hours

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents, including online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Over 8,000 discounts and offers via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK, operating 35 hospitals with 7,600 staff, treating 200,000 patients annually. We offer a wide range of clinical services, from routine to complex surgeries, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by CQC, and we pride ourselves on high-quality staff, excellent relationships with doctors, and strong NHS partnerships.

Part of a global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience across 11 countries, our ethos is caring for people, making a difference in millions of lives. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and key to our success and growth.

We care.

More than what we do, it’s who we are. Since 1964, striving to deliver the best care has been our core value. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognizes that our people are our greatest asset and has been central to our success.

We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, achieving the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community, including staff and patients.

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