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Healthcare Assistant - Ward

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Job summary

Healthcare Assistant - Ward | Rivers Hospital | Full Time 37.5 Hours An opportunity has arisen to appoint enthusiastic and energetic Health Care Assistants to join our busy team at Rivers Hospital. We are looking for dynamic individuals who have the enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care for our patients. It is essential the successful candidates are computer literate with a good grasp of English and communication skills with a focus on customer service. The applicants

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities will include Providing support to the nursing team and consultants in an HCA capacity Develop excellent working relationships with staff, consultants, patients and all key stakeholders Successfully preparing, organizing and assisting in the running of consultant clinics

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.

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,000 to £22,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR6207

Job locations

CM21 0HH

Sawbridgeworth

CM21 0HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant - Ward | Rivers Hospital | Full Time 37.5 Hours An opportunity has arisen to appoint enthusiastic and energetic Health Care Assistants to join our busy team at Rivers Hospital. We are looking for dynamic individuals who have the enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care for our patients. It is essential the successful candidates are computer literate with a good grasp of English and communication skills with a focus on customer service. The applicants should have a passion to learn in a busy working environment. Duties and responsibilities will include

  • Providing support to the nursing team and consultants in an HCA capacity
  • Develop excellent working relationships with staff, consultants, patients and all key stakeholders
  • Successfully preparing, organizing and assisting in the running of consultant clinics
    • What you'll bring with you
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Good team player
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively with consultants, colleagues, patients and visitors on a day to day basis
  • HCA experience desirable, but full training can be given
    • In return we offer
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
  • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Free uniform and DBS check
  • Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
  • Access to our employee discount programme
  • Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
  • Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards
  • Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
    • About us Rivers is based on the Herts & Essex border and is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. The hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment and has exceptional high-quality clinical standards. 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 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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Healthcare Assistant - Ward | Rivers Hospital | Full Time 37.5 Hours An opportunity has arisen to appoint enthusiastic and energetic Health Care Assistants to join our busy team at Rivers Hospital. We are looking for dynamic individuals who have the enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care for our patients. It is essential the successful candidates are computer literate with a good grasp of English and communication skills with a focus on customer service. The applicants should have a passion to learn in a busy working environment. Duties and responsibilities will include

  • Providing support to the nursing team and consultants in an HCA capacity
  • Develop excellent working relationships with staff, consultants, patients and all key stakeholders
  • Successfully preparing, organizing and assisting in the running of consultant clinics
    • What you'll bring with you
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Good team player
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively with consultants, colleagues, patients and visitors on a day to day basis
  • HCA experience desirable, but full training can be given
    • In return we offer
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
  • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Free uniform and DBS check
  • Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
  • Access to our employee discount programme
  • Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
  • Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards
  • Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
    • About us Rivers is based on the Herts & Essex border and is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. The hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment and has exceptional high-quality clinical standards. 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 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.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • NVQ Health & Social Care

    Experience

    Desirable

    • HCA experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • NVQ Health & Social Care

    Experience

    Desirable

    • HCA experience

    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

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    CM21 0HH

    Sawbridgeworth

    CM21 0HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    CM21 0HH

    Sawbridgeworth

    CM21 0HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruiter

    Maddi Ward

    maddi.ward@ramsayhealth.co.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    23 August 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £21,000 to £22,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR6207

    Job locations

    CM21 0HH

    Sawbridgeworth

    CM21 0HH


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