Patient Care Assistant

Hours: Shift work: Monday – Friday, with a share of the Saturday rota; Opening Hours: 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-6:30pm Friday and 8:30am-4pm Saturday; No Out of Hours required

You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.

Duties will also include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation.

• Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.

• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.

• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.

• 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Day (non-contractual)

• Life assurance 4 x salary

• Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Enhanced Family Leave

• E-cars Salary Sacrifice (perm only)

• Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)

• Refer a Friend

• Pet Insurance Discount

• Discount Platform – Benefits Hub

• Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)

• Associate Assistance Programme

• Eye Care Scheme

• Headspace

• Annual Flu Voucher

For any questions about this role, please contact Gergana on the Talent Acquisition team on gergana.prosenikova@linnaeusgroup.co.uk