Healthcare Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Aston Cross. This full-time role involves preparing and maintaining clinical areas, ensuring safety for patients, and providing excellent care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, this position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and support for career growth. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Paid Breaks

Uniform, Tea & Coffee

Health Shield – company-paid health cash plan

Long Service Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per successful referral)

Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with a healthcare background.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Ensure a safe treatment environment for patients and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Adherence to Procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Do you have the passion to maintain high standards of care? The methodical approach to follow strict procedures? The dedication to help and support a team of colleagues?

We are seeking a proactive individual, ideally from a healthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, to join our clinic as a Healthcare Assistant in Aston Cross.

What does the role involve?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare, restore, and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, as well as ensure that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives, and visitors.

This is an active role involving extensive walking between patients and some lifting responsibilities. We will provide regular training and guidance to develop your knowledge of company practices, procedures, and quality management. Computer skills are essential, along with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 06:30 and 23:00, Monday to Saturday.

What can we offer you?

We provide excellent ongoing training and development opportunities throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary of £25,065, along with benefits including:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (including 8 bank holidays), increasing with service
• Days off on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Overtime pay (time and a half after 150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid Breaks
• Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, Christmas Meal
• Health Shield – company-paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per successful referral)
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for training and career development
• bhsf RISE - 24/7 access to GP and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card discounts

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units serving over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. Globally, we treat over 344,000 patients across 4,000+ clinics. We also manufacture dialysis products at 44 sites worldwide, with half of all dialysis machines globally produced by us. We are the 3rd largest medical devices company globally.

For more information, visit our careers website: https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/

We are committed to investing in talent and creating a growth environment. Join us, develop your skills, and be rewarded for your exceptional care!

Note: Healthcare Assistant posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare