Healthcare Assistant Part Time

Fresenius Medical Care; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Taunton is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the clinic. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, ensuring patient safety, and assisting nurses. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and have good interpersonal skills. The role comprises 23 hours a week, offering multiple benefits such as a company pension scheme and a competitive salary up to £25,500 (pro rata).

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Free Parking

Paid Breaks

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Pro-active individual with a healthcare background preferred.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with the team.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, restore, and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Ensure treatment environment safety for patients, relatives, and visitors.
• Assist in extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Health and safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant- Part Time

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 Taunton.

What can we offer you

• 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 Years 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 ( 1000 / 1000 per referral if successful)
• 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.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO 25500.00 (pro rata) - 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.

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 part time role of 23 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Monday Wednesday Friday 6.30am to 11.30pm and Tuesday Thursday Saturday 6.30am to 6.00pm.

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 3800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344000 patients worldwide across over 4000 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.

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Employment Type: Part-Time

Vacancy: 1