Job Description
Health Care Assistant - Oaks Hospital, Colchester
Salary £21,500
Full-time 37.5 hours a week
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers
of NHS and private patient services in England.
The role
In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.
What you will bring with you
NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care
Must be able to work both early, late and Saturday shifts
Excellent customer skills
Attention to detail
Competent computer skills
Proven ability to work in a team or independently as required
A warm, considerate and empathetic character
The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
Strong communication skill
A flexible and positive attitude
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme
Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank
25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday
Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme
Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
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 are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. 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’.
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.