Health Care Assistant Ward

Ramsay Health; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a passionate Healthcare Assistant to support the Ambulatory Care Unit. The role demands NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, along with clinical ward experience. You will be instrumental in providing patient-centered care while ensuring the highest quality clinical outcomes. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a variety of benefits including competitive leave options and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Leave Bank Holidays

Private Pension with matching contributions

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Clinical Ward Experience is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ambulatory Care Unit by putting patients first.
• Help deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in a busy ward.
• Provide patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Clinical Ward Experience

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer services skills

Motivated individual

Enjoy working in rapidly changing environments

Flexible approach to duties and hours

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Mount Stuart Hospital - Torquay

30 Hours Per Week (Day & Nights Rotation)

Overview

The role is to join our ward team and provide support to the Ambulatory Care Unit. You will be dedicated to putting patients first and have time to care for each person as a unique individual.

Our surgical wards are busy and colleagues will rely on your support. You will help deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. You will be valued for your skills and expertise and have opportunities to develop because Ramsay Health Care UK recognises people as our most important asset.

Role

Were looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team and also provide support to our Ambulatory Care Unit. Putting patients first youll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual.

What you’ll bring with you

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Clinical Ward Experience
• 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 duties and hours

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 (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Over 8000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We are Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we are 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 and diagnostic services, and we also operate three standalone decontamination units essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC and we are proud of the high quality of our staff, excellent relationships with doctors, and our longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We are part of a global hospital group with over 60 years of experience operating in 11 countries. Our ethos is people caring for people and our people are our most important asset to our organisation and key to our success and growth.

We care. It’s more than what we do; it’s who we are. Everything we do is about delivering the best care, and this belief is 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 has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD 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. 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.

Required Experience

Junior IC