B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Your Role:

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in our busy dialysis unit.

You will help keep the unit running smoothly by managing stock and supplies, supporting housekeeping tasks, and preparing the clinical area ready for patients attending their dialysis treatment.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role in a fast-paced environment. Whether you have previous experience or new to healthcare, well provide the training and support you need to succeed!

Key Details:

Location:Basingstoke Dialysis Unit, Ringway Centre, 7 Edison Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 6YH

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Saturday on a rolling rota.No Sunday or night shifts!3 x 11.5hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every month.

Salary:£24,465

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities:

  • Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
  • Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
  • Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
  • Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
  • Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
  • Preparation of the clinical area.
  • Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
  • Undertake housekeeping duties.

What you need to succeed:

  • Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
  • Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
  • Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

About us

What you get in return:

  • 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Paid breaks
  • Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
  • Christmas Day and New Years Day off
  • 3x Salary life assurance
  • Group income protection scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
  • Health and wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • And much more

Apply now!We look forward to receiving your application!#WeAreTeamBB

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our Recruitment Advisors are happy to support you with any questions or specific needs, you can find their contact details below. You can also request reasonable adjustments through our online form.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0147-25-0010

Job locations

Basingstoke Dialysis Unit

Ringway Centre, 7 Edison Rd

Basingstoke

RG21 6YH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Purpose: (Note: In addition to the duties outlined, employees may be required to carry out duties which do not affect the nature of this post).

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
    • Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
    • Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
    • Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
    • Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
    • Preparation of the clinical area.
    • Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
    • Undertake housekeeping duties.

What you need to succeed:

  • Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
  • Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
  • Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Purpose: (Note: In addition to the duties outlined, employees may be required to carry out duties which do not affect the nature of this post).

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
    • Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
    • Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
    • Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
    • Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
    • Preparation of the clinical area.
    • Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
    • Undertake housekeeping duties.

What you need to succeed:

  • Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
  • Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
  • Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a nursing team.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a dialysis unit.

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Desirable

  • N/A

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Team player.
  • Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
  • Flexibility.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a nursing team.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a dialysis unit.

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Desirable

  • N/A

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Team player.
  • Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
  • Flexibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Address

Basingstoke Dialysis Unit

Ringway Centre, 7 Edison Rd

Basingstoke

RG21 6YH


Employer's website

https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Address

Basingstoke Dialysis Unit

Ringway Centre, 7 Edison Rd

Basingstoke

RG21 6YH


Employer's website

https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

The Recruitment Team

recruiting.bbmuk@bbraun.com

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0147-25-0010

Job locations

Basingstoke Dialysis Unit

Ringway Centre, 7 Edison Rd

Basingstoke

RG21 6YH


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