Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Neath Port Talbot seeks a Healthcare Assistant. This full-time role involves preparing treatment areas and supporting patient care. Ideal candidates have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £25,500, comprehensive training, and various benefits including a pension, holiday entitlement, and overtime pay.

Benefits

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday increasing with service

Paid Breaks

Free Parking and EV Points

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Pro-active individual with a healthcare background.
• Computer skills are essential.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain areas and equipment for treatments.
• Ensure a safe treatment environment.
• Assist with patients throughout the clinic.

Skills

Healthcare background

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant page is loaded## Healthcare Assistantremote type: Onsitelocations: Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0229810**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 Neath Port Talbot 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 role of 37.5 hours** a week. Current days are working various shifts between **6.30am to 17.30pm (Monday - Sunday).**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****• 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 and EV Points, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal****•** **Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan****•** **Long Service Vouchers****•** **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****)****Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer****#1 Top Workplace in the area.**