Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience to join our clinic in Merthyr Tydfil.

Role Overview

As a Dialysis Assistant you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Your duties include:

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required.
• Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
• Ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well‑stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
• Keep documentation up‑to‑date.
• Administer medication when required.

Training and Development

On joining, you will enroll in our 12‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities to help take your career to the next level.

Compensation and Hours

Full‑time role (37.5 hours per week). Current shifts run between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Competitive salary up to £28,250, with yearly increments until the top end is reached.

Benefits

• No Sunday or night shift working.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), 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 at work.
• Positive attendance vouchers (up to £200 bonus per year).
• Long service vouchers.
• Refer a friend scheme (£1,000 per successful referral).
• Sick pay.
• Free uniform.
• Free tea & coffee.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Free Christmas meal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development.
• EAP portal – confidential employee assistance helpline with qualified counsellors 24/7.

Qualifications

Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Healthcare Assistant – NVQ Level 3 (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.