At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients in renal care and work with a dynamic healthcare team.
- Company: Join Fresenius Medical Care, a leader in dialysis services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent perks and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining specialist skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 27674 - 30557 £ per year.
Are you a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, diploma) or equivalent experience who wants to learn specialist skills in renal care?
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment.
- Monitor vital signs and assess, clean and redress catheter sites as required.
- Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
- Keep equipment clean, supplies stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation.
- Administer medication when required.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, diploma) or equivalent experience.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
Working hours
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, working various shifts between Monday and Saturday 07:00am – 18:30pm.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £28,250.
- No Sunday or night shift working.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance.
- 33 days holiday (including 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, uniform, tea and 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 GP’s and counsellors.
- Blue Light Card – discounts online and in-store.
About Fresenius Medical Care
We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that provide regular treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We also operate 44 production sites worldwide, manufacturing a significant proportion of dialysis machines and related disposables.
Equal Opportunities
Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Further information
For more information visit our careers website: https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/.
Healthcare Assistant - NVQ Level 3 (Health & Social Care) in Bath employer: CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG
Fresenius Medical Care is an exceptional employer for Registered Nurses, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises continuous training and development, including an accredited 8-week Fundamental Dialysis Programme. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, the company provides competitive salaries, generous benefits such as no night shifts, paid breaks, and a comprehensive health cash plan, alongside opportunities for career progression within a global leader in dialysis services.
Contact Details:
CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG Recruitment Team
