Healthcare Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Taunton. The role involves supporting clinical teams by maintaining treatment areas and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and exhibit strong interpersonal and computer skills, accompanied by thorough training and competitive benefits.

Benefits

No Sunday or Night Shift Work

Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Overtime (time and a half)

Health Shield - Company paid Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive individual from a healthcare background.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, restore, and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Ensure a safe treatment environment for patients and visitors.
• Develop knowledge of company practices through regular training.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Healthcare Assistant

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 Taunton.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we provide excellent and continuous training and development throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary UP TO £25,750. Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.

Alongside this, we offer a wealth of other benefits:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Unsocial Hours Payments
• 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
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store

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 ensuring 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 to build strong working relationships.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Current shifts are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:30 am to 11:30 am, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that provide treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across more than 4,000 clinics. We also operate 44 production sites worldwide, manufacturing dialysis products such as machines, dialysers, and disposables. Half of all dialysis machines used globally are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care, making us the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information, visit our website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company that invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow. Join us, see your skills develop, and be rewarded for the exceptional care you provide!

Note: Healthcare Assistant positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.