Healthcare Assistant - R0143599

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Job responsibilities

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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 North Devon.

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 7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.

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 £21,580.68 - 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 Years Day off

* Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks)

* Paid Breaks

* Free 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 GPs and Counsellors

* iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are theleading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

We also operate44 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the3rd largest medical devices company inthe world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Cares provider website:www.nephrocare.co.uk

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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 7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd

Address

Barnstaple

Barnstaple

United Kingdom

EX31 3NJ

Employer's website

http://www.freseniusmedicalcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)