Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant in Gloucester to provide patient care and assist nursing staff. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment cleanliness, preparing treatment supplies, conducting patient health checks, and serving refreshments during treatments. Candidates should have GCSE-level education or equivalent and ideally a minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care. This position offers a competitive salary of £23,810 to £24,474 per year, along with comprehensive training programs and various benefits.

Benefits

Paid breaks

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Comprehensive training program

Company pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Ideally prior experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean equipment following proper training.
• Prepare supplies and packs for treatment.
• Conduct health checks with patients before and after dialysis.
• Escort patients to clinical and waiting areas.
• Serve refreshments during treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our Gloucester clinic for a Healthcare Assistant who wants to make a difference in our patients' lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on‑the‑job training, e‑learning and access to our in‑house education programme d Academy.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will be expected to support the nursing team by undertaking a range of duties. Duties can include but are not limited to maintaining clean equipment following appropriate training, preparing supplies and packs for treatment, undertaking health checks with patients pre and post dialysis, escorting patients to the clinical and waiting areas and serving refreshments during treatments.

About us

Diaverum's mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring. Being one of the world's leading renal care providers. Diaverum have over 35 nurse‑led kidney treatment centres in the UK offering haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, shared haemodialysis care and more. Our nurses are proud to work closely with NHS teams across the country to deliver quality treatments and holistic care to our patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean equipment following proper training.
• Prepare supplies and packs for treatment.
• Conduct health checks with patients before and after dialysis.
• Escort patients to clinical and waiting areas.
• Serve refreshments during treatments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferably working towards level 3).
• Ideally previous experience in a hospital and healthcare setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with fluency in English.

What We Offer

• Full‑time, permanent position based at Gloucester Cotswold clinic.
• Competitive salary of £23,810 to £24,474 per year.
• Comprehensive professional training programme, including on‑the‑job training, e‑learning and access to our in‑house education programme ‘d Academy.’
• Paid breaks and day‑time shift hours (6:30 am to 11:30 pm, Monday to Saturday; no nights or Sundays).
• Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full‑time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks).
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.
• Additional benefits: free uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, Christmas meal, life assurance, WeCare, company pension, Blue Light card, and other perks.

Important Information

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Candidates must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

Employer Details

Diaverum – Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Employer website: https://global.diaverum.com/