Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

What does the role involve?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare,restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments andinvestigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment issafe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walkingbetween patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities.However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can developyour knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computerskills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to buildstrong working relationships with the team.

Thisis a full time role of hours a week. Current days are workingvarious shifts between to Monday to Saturday.

Main duties of the job

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Healthcare Assistant

Do you have the passion to maintain high standards ofcare? The methodical approach to follow strict procedures? Thededication to help and support a team of colleagues?

Weare seeking a pro-active individual, ideally from a healthcare background andpreferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care to join our clinic asa Healthcare Assistant in North Devon.

About us

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are theleading provider of dialysisservicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysisunitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treatingover344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

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

For more information please visit Fresenius MedicalCares provider

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests intalent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on ourjourney with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptionalcare you give

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhancedDBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job description

Job responsibilities

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Healthcare Assistant

Do you have the passion to maintain high standards ofcare? The methodical approach to follow strict procedures? Thededication to help and support a team of colleagues?

We are seeking a pro-active individual, ideally from ahealthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and SocialCare 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 andinvestigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment issafe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walkingbetween patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities.However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can developyour knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computerskills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to buildstrong working relationships with the team.

This is a full time role of hours a week.Current days are working various shifts between to Mondayto Saturday.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent andcontinuous Training and Development throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £21, -Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and SkillsFramework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career developmentpotential, aligned to in-house training programmes.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantasticbenefits listed below:

* No Sunday orNight Shift Working

* CompanyPension Scheme and Life Assurance

* 33 DaysHoliday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

* ChristmasDay and New Years Day off

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

* Paid Breaks

* FreeUniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

* HealthShield Company paid Health Cash Plan

* Long ServiceVouchers

* Sick Pay

* Cycle toWork Scheme

* Sponsorshipfor training where applicable for career development

* bhsf RISE -our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors

* iChoose Employeesaving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are theleading provider of dialysisservicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysisunitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treatingover344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

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

For more information please visit Fresenius MedicalCares provider

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests intalent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on ourjourney with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptionalcare you give

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhancedDBS 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 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between to Monday to Saturday.

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