Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health & Social)

Fresenius Medical Care; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grimsby seeks a Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care), specialized as a Dialysis Assistant. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses, providing compassionate care to patients requiring dialysis. Responsibilities include prepping equipment, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining documentation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £28,250, comprehensive training, and several employee benefits such as a pension scheme, holidays, and health cash plans.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Health cash plan

Overtime pay

Paid Breaks

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Must be able to monitor vital signs and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients during dialysis treatment.
• Prepare dialysis equipment and monitor vital signs.
• Keep equipment clean and well-stocked.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant – 12 month fixed term position. As a Dialysis Assistant you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs, 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.
• Work full time 37.5 hours a week on various shifts between 6:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Saturday.

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

About Fresenius Medical Care

• 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.
• Part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.
• Operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 dialysis machines used around the globe is manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical device company in the world.
• More information on our website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

Job Details

• Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• Competive salary up to £28,250.00, progression via Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).

Training and Development

• 8‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association.
• Ongoing training and education opportunities to advance career.

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 pay (time and a half after 150 hours every 4 weeks).
• Paid Breaks.
• 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.
• Support for training where applicable for career development.
• BHfR RISE – our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors.
• Blue Light Card – discounts online and in‑store.

How to Apply

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience. If you have the passion to provide an outstanding patient experience and maintain high standards of care and dialysis treatment, please apply.