Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care)

Fresenius Medical Care; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Assistant to join their team in Carmarthen. This full-time role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment, where you will learn specialist skills in renal care. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with patients to ensure their comfort and safety during dialysis treatment. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, this role promises a rewarding career path in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Paid Breaks

Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan

Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sponsorship for training

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral)

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis equipment and monitor patients' vital signs.
• Liaise with patients and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Administer medication and keep documentation up-to-date.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma)

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant

Are you a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or Equivalent experience seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal care?

Do you have the passion to provide outstanding patient experience and maintain high standards of care and dialysis treatment?

We are seeking a helpful, tactful and meticulous individual whom will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Carmarthen.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level.

What does the role involve?

As a Dialysis Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will:

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required.
• Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
• Ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
• Keep documentation up-to-date.
• Administer medication when required.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 6.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £24,670.13 - 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 fantastic benefits listed below:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Unsocial Hours Payments
• Company Pension Scheme
• 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
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)
• Sick Pay
• Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship 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.
• iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

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 Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website:www.nephrocare.co.uk

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!

Dialysis Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer