Healthcare Assistant

Fresenius Kidney Care; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aberystwyth seeks a Healthcare Assistant to work in a Dialysis Unit. The role requires a pro-active individual, ideally with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining clinical environments, ensuring safety, and providing exemplary patient care. The position offers a competitive salary up to £25,500 and various benefits including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Paid Breaks

Free Parking

Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan

Training sponsorship for career development

Qualifications

• Pro-active individual from a healthcare background.
• Ability to ensure a safe treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, restore, and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments.
• Ensure patient and visitor safety.
• Walk extensively between patients throughout the clinic.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant page is loaded## Healthcare Assistantremote type: Onsitelocations: Aberystwyth, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0227673Job 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.**