Job summary
We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual. Our surgical wards are busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant - Ward The role We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual. Our surgical wards are busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Where you'll be based Pinehill Hospital Hitchin What you'll bring with you
1. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
2. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. Proven customer services skills
5. Be a highly motivated individual
6. Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments
7. Great communication skills
8. Flexible approach to your duties and your hours
Benefits
9. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
10. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
11. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
12. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
13. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
14. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
15. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
16. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
17. Free Parking on site (where possible)
18. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
19. Concerts for Carers
20. Employee Assistance Programme
21. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
22. The Blue Light Card Scheme
About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
23. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
24. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
25. Good written and verbal communication skills
26. Proven customer services skills
27. Be a highly motivated individual
28. Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments
29. Great communication skills
30. Flexible approach to your duties and your hours