Health Care Assistant Ward (FTC)

Ramsay Health; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dudley is seeking a passionate Healthcare Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be part of a busy surgical ward team, providing care for patients as unique individuals. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, demonstrate good communication and customer service skills, and be able to thrive under pressure. Competitive benefits include flexible shifts, private medical cover, and free training opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days Leave Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension matching

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Good customer service skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients as unique individuals.
• Support colleagues in a busy surgical ward.
• Help deliver high quality clinical outcomes.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer service skills

Highly motivated individual

Enjoy working in changing environments

Flexible approach to duties and hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - 1 Year-Fixed Term Contract

Full time - 37.5 hours

Day & Night Rotation

Were looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team on a 12 month fixed term contract. 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.

Where you'll be based

To work across both our hospital sites at West Midlands Hospital and Stourside hospital.

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
• 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
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords
• 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 addition 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 50 years 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.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats 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 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.