Health Care Assistant - Ward

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare provider, where your role as a Healthcare Assistant will be vital in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting patients in a surgical ward and short stay unit. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise, with a strong emphasis on personal development. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible shifts, private healthcare, and generous leave options. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact 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.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical support in a busy surgical ward.
• Put patients first and deliver personalized care.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer service skills

Highly motivated individual

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 (21 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 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 available)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where available)
• Over 8,000 discounts and offers via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets through dedicated portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK, operating 35 hospitals with 7,600 staff and treating 200,000 patients annually. We provide a wide range of clinical services, from routine to complex surgeries, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on high-quality staff, excellent doctor relationships, 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. Our people are our most valuable asset, integral to our success and growth.

We care.

It’s more than what we do; it’s who we are. Everything is about delivering the best care, a principle since 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture emphasizes that our people are our greatest asset, key to our ongoing success.

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

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