Healthcare Assistant(Part Time)- Gateshead

Renal Services Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

27 days annual leave including 8 bank/

Company Pension Scheme

Life cover 3x annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DaVita UK is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide care and support to patients with a keen interest to learn and develop, backed by an excellent team of healthcare professionals. This part-time role works 22.5 hours per week and offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Responsibilities include maintaining clinical areas, assisting admissions/discharges, promoting safety, and providing clear, compassionate communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Healthcare-related experience, preferably in Renal.
• Good communication skills, knowledge of current professional nursing issues.
• Ability to adapt to change within the working situation.
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing, flexible.

Responsibilities

• Keep clinical areas fully supplied with equipment.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Promote cleanliness and safety in clinical areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, users and providers.
• Undertake organisational and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptable/flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

About usDaVita UK delivers life-saving kidney care to over 2,000 patients across England & Wales. DaVita UK is one of the 14 countries which form DaVita International focusing on transforming care and improving quality of life for people receiving dialysis treatment globally. When you join the DaVita Village, you’re joining a winning team with Community First, Company Second cultureWe’re proud to be an independent, nurse-led provider, working in partnership with the NHS to deliver the highest standards of care using cutting-edge technology in welcoming, modern environments.Role overview:DaVita UK ltd is looking for healthcare support worker to provide support and care for the patients with a keen interest to learn and develop with the support of excellent team of healthcare professionals. This is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week.Main ResponsibilitiesKeeping the clinical areas fully supplied with necessary equipmentAssist with patient admissions and dischargesActively promote cleanliness and safety in the clinical areaPromote and demonstrate effective communication at all times with patients, users and providers to the serviceUndertake specific organisational and administrative duties as required.Person SpecificationNVQ Level 2 or 3 or any relevant education.Healthcare-related experience, preferably in RenalGood communication skills, knowledge of current professional nursing issuesAbility to adapt to change within the working situationGood interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing, flexibleAble to work effectively within a teamWhat We OfferCompetitive Salary27 days annual leave including 8days bank holidays.Company Pension Scheme.Life cover equivalent to 3 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersElectric car schemeCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase schemeBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeEnd of Year Voucher24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeingAn exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment.A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter.To live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.Dedication: above all, to caring for our patients and teammatesWant To WorkWith Us?If you would be interested in working at DaVita on a permanent or temporary basis,please call our head office on [phone] alternatively, forward your CV to [e-mail]