Health Care Assistant Ward

Job Description Healthcare Assistant - 1 Year-Fixed Term Contract Full time - 37.5 hours Day & Night Rotation The role We’re looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Putting patients first you’ll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual. Our surgical wards are busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together you’ll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You’ll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop because at Ramsay Health Care UK we know our people are our most important asset. Where you’ll be based Work across both our hospital sites at West Midlands Hospital and Stourside hospital. What you’ll bring with you NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Proven customer services skills Be a highly motivated individual Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments Great communication skills Flexible approach to your duties and your hours Benefits 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7600 staff and 200000 patients treated every year, we are one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery day‑case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and additional we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong longstanding partnership with the NHS. We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr