Overview
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 Taunton.
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, and ensure 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. We will provide regular training and guidance so 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 involve shifting patterns: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6.30am to 11.30pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6.30am to 6.00pm.
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 Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk
What we offer
We provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career. The salary is competitive up to £25,750, with progression through the pay scale underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.
Benefits include:
* 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 - Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors
* Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store
Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualifications and requirements
* Ideally from a healthcare background
* Preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
* Computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills
Additional information
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. This job posting includes location details for Taunton, England, United Kingdom. This position is described as full-time and requires working across listed shifts.
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