Healthcare Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Yeovil seeks a proactive Healthcare Assistant for their dialysis unit. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £25,500, excellent training and development opportunities, and various benefits including holidays, pension scheme, and more. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring a safe and effective treatment environment for patients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Overtime pay

Paid Breaks

Free Parking

Health Cash Plan

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Ideally from a healthcare background.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Participate in training to develop knowledge of company procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with the team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant We are seeking a pro-active 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 Yeovil Dialysis Unit.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, and ensure that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.
• Work in an active role that involves extensive walking between patients and some lifting responsibilities.
• Participate in regular training and guidance to develop knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management.
• Utilise computer skills and build strong working relationships with the team.

Role Details

• Hours: full time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Shifts: current days include varying shifts between 6:00 am and 6:30 pm (Monday – Sunday).
• Clinic: 13 dialysis stations for patients with two shifts of daily sessions between 06:30 and 18:30; facilities include a main unit with 12 dialysis stations (three bays) and one isolation room with a dialysis station.

Qualifications

• Ideally from a healthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

What We Offer

• Excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career.
• Competitive salary up to £25,500 with progression through a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role.
• Benefits: No Sunday or Night Shift Working; Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance; 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) increasing with service; Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off; Overtime (time and a half after full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks); Paid Breaks; Free Parking, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal; Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan; Long Service Vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; Sponsorship for training; bhsf RISE – 24/7 GP access and Counselling; Blue Light Card discounts (UK only).

About Fresenius Medical Care

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across 4,000 clinics. We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. We manufacture roughly half of all dialysis machines used globally and are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

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

Additional Information

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (UK). Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.