Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care)

Fresenius Medical Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant for their dialysis unit. The successful candidate will work under a Registered Nurse and be involved in patient care, preparing dialysis equipment, and monitoring vital signs. The role offers extensive training opportunities and various employee benefits, including generous holiday allowance and pension schemes. This position is ideal for candidates who possess a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Paid Breaks

Free Parking

Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1,000 per referral)

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn specialist renal care skills.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Look after individual patients and prepare dialysis equipment.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient conditions.
• Administer medication and ensure cleanliness of equipment.

Skills

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Ability to monitor vital signs

Patient care skills

Education

NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience to join our Neath Port Talbot Dialysis Unit and learn specialist renal care skills.

What does the role involve?

As a Dialysis Assistant you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse 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 06:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Saturday.

Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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 enrol in 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 that help take your career to the next level.

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• 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 Parking, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1,000 per referral if successful)
• 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 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 that treats over 344,000 patients worldwide across more than 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites worldwide to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. One in every two of all dialysis machines used around the globe is 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/.

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer