Time left to apply End Date: February 13, 2025 (27 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR12404
Job Description
Theatre Health Care Assistant
The Westbourne Centre
Full-time (37.5 hours)
We are currently seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our busy Theatre unit. We welcome applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic Health Care Assistants with Hospital / clinical experience, who are committed to providing excellent customer service.
The Role
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and be flexible with their work patterns. The role will be varied with the successful candidate working closely with the registered nurses and consultants to provide a safe and caring environment for our patients. Working within the operating theatre, stores and office as well as opportunities within The Westbourne Centre in other departments depending on experience and the business needs. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is also required.
Where you’ll be based
The Westbourne Centre is a private day surgery facility in the heart of the Edgbaston Medical Quarter in Birmingham. The Centre brings together a diverse group of clinical specialists enabling the highest quality procedures, treatments and patient experience for private, insured and NHS patients. We pride ourselves in delivering high-quality care to all patients in a supportive caring environment.
The theatre department at The Westbourne Centre is expanding with more consultants joining the team and using the facilities. The successful applicant will complement the current team, helping to ensure that efficient and individualised high-quality patient care is offered to our whole patient group.
The successful applicant will find a friendly, supportive group of clinicians and nurses, within which career progression and ongoing education are fully supported.
Hours of business at The Westbourne Centre are 8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday.
What you’ll bring with you
1. NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level
2. A warm, considerate and empathetic character
3. The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Hospital / clinical experience
6. A flexible and positive attitude
What we give back to you
1. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
2. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
3. Private Pension where The Westbourne Centre will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
4. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
5. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
6. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
7. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
8. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
9. Free Parking on site
10. Employee Assistance Programme
11. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
About us
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. The Westbourne Centre is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
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 UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s 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.
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