Health Care Assistant Ward

Ramsay Health; Torquay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in England seeks a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team at Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay. The role involves supporting patients in a busy ward environment, ensuring high-quality clinical care. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and relevant clinical experience. This position offers competitive benefits including generous leave, flexible shifts, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Leave Bank Holidays

Private Pension

Flexible shift patterns

Private Healthcare

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee discounts via benefits portal

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience in a clinical ward is necessary.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in a clinical setting.
• Contribute to the highest quality clinical outcomes.
• Work within a busy surgical ward.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Clinical Ward Experience

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer services skills

Highly motivated individual

Flexible approach to duties

Job description

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant

Mount Stuart Hospital - Torquay

30 Hours Per Week (Day & Nights Rotation)

The role

We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team and also provide support to our Ambulatory Care Unit. Putting patients first you’ll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual.

Our surgical 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 opportunity to develop because at Ramsay Health Care UK we know our people are our most important asset.

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 your duties and your 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're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7600 staff and 200000 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, diagnostic services and additional services. 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 60 years of 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 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 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.