Job Description
Health Care Assistant – Outpatients
Location: Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £21,000 PA (negotiable on experience)
Summary:
Fitzwilliam Hospital is one of Cambridgeshire's leading independent hospitals with a reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services since 1983. The hospital is situated in the quiet landscaped grounds of the Milton Estate in Peterborough and has 54 single bedrooms and one twin-bedded room, all with en-suite facilities. The hospital provides services for both private and NHS patients.
The Role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our Outpatients team. You will be working as part of a team working alongside our Nurses and Consultants to deliver the best patient care. You will have a genuine compassion and care for individuals and are keen to develop their skills.
Skills and Attributes:
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Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered.
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An NVQ level 2 or 3 in care would be advantage however not necessary as full training will be provided.
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Attention to detail
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Ability to stay calm and be practical in challenging situations
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A Passion to deliver excellent patient centred care
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Excellent communication skills
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A caring nature
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Able work as part of a team but also initiative to work independently
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The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
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A flexible and positive attitude
Benefits:
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Contributory pension scheme
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25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday
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Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
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Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
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Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme and Blue Light Card
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Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
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Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
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 forms 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. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
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’.
Apply via
www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers
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.
We care.
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 people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We encourage all Ramsay employees to participate in public health vaccination programmes including flu and Covid 19.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.