Health Care Assistant

Fresenius Kidney Care; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of dialysis services is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their Aberystwyth Dialysis Unit, offering a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include preparing areas for treatments and ensuring safety for patients and visitors. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, good computer and interpersonal skills, and be proactive. This role provides a competitive salary of up to £25,500 and numerous benefits including training opportunities, a company pension, and paid breaks.

Benefits

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Unsocial Hours Payments

Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday increasing with service

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off

Overtime (time and a half after full-time hours)

Paid Breaks

Free Parking, Uniform, Tea & Coffee

Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan

Sponsorship for training

Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store.

Qualifications

• Pro-active individual from a healthcare background.
• Willingness to adhere to training and quality management practices.
• Capability to handle lifting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Ensure treatment environment is safe for patients and visitors.
• Perform extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

**Healthcare Assistant**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 **Aberystwyth** Dialysis Unit.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 fixed term role role of 37.5 hours** a week. Current days are working various shifts between **Monday to Saturday 06.30am to 17.30pm.**Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career.**We offer a competitive salary UPTO £25,500 - 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****• Unsocial Hours Payments****• 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.**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** **.**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 (UK)/a Garda Check(IRE))****Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer****#1 Top Workplace in the area.**