Healthcare Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday/Night shifts

Unsocial hours pay

Pension & Life Assurance

33 days holiday (incl. 8 bank holidays

Christmas Day off

Overtime pay (time and a half)

Paid breaks

Free uniform

Health cash plan

Long service vouchers

Sick pay

Cycle to work

Training support

Wellbeing hub access

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for our Aston Cross Dialysis Unit. The role involves supporting patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with duties to prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours) with varied shifts between 06:30 and 23:00, Monday to Saturday. Regular training and career development opportunities are provided to help you grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Computer literacy is essential for daily tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations.
• Ensure treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 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 Aston Cross Dialysis Unit.

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 generally ensuring that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities. However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can develop your knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computer skills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

This is a full time 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 06.30 hrs and 23.00 hrs, Monday to Saturday.

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 of UP TO £26,000.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Unsocial Hours Payments
• Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Christmas Day and New Year's Day off
• Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours - 150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid Breaks
• Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Health Shield - company paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card -discounts online and in-store.

Who is 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 over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

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

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer