Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors. This is an active role which involves extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities. However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can develop your knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computer skills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

About us

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 349,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics. We also operate 45 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role overview

Healthcare Assistant

Do you have the passion to maintain high standards of care? The methodical approach to follow strict procedures? The dedication to help and support a team of colleagues?

We are seeking a pro-active individual, ideally from a healthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care to join our clinic as a Healthcare Assistant in Aberystwyth.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

No working on Sundays, Nights, Christmas Day or New Years Day

Unsocial Hours Payments

Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks)

Paid Breaks

Free Parking at Work

Health Shield Company paid Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine & Christmas Meal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development

bhsf RISE our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors

iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

What does the role involve?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities. However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can develop your knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computer skills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 06.30am to 5.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 7.30am 1.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.