Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

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   Whithybush   Dialysis Unit.

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   full time   role of 37.5 hours   a week. Current days are working various shifts between   Mon day   – Saturday –   06 : 30 am – 1 7 : 30 pm.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical   Care   we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £2 6 , 0 00 - 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

• 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

• 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 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 our careers website   https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/   .

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!

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to (an enhanced DBS Disclosure)

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer