Healthcare Assistant

Overview

As a Healthcare Assistant at our Ipswich clinic, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care following Diaverum procedures, ultimately improving our patients  quality of life. We re committed to your professional growth and will provide comprehensive training, including on-the-job training, e-learning, and access to our in-house education program,  d Academy.

Ipswich, GB, IP4 5PD

• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Work Type:
  On-site
• Hours:
  
  Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

• Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, duties include, but are not limited to:
• Maintaining clean equipment following proper training
• Preparing supplies and packs for treatment
• Conducting health checks with patients before and after dialysis
• Escorting patients to clinical and waiting areas
• Serving refreshments during treatments

• Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health;
  Social Care or equivalent (preferably working towards level
  3)
• Ideally, previous experience in a hospital and healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care
• Excellent communication skills (oral + written) with fluency in English

• Competitive Salary up to £25,086 depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid breaks
• Opportunities for internal development and career progression, including relevant study
• 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Flexible holidays around Christmas and New Year
• Free uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, and Christmas meal
• Life assurance, WeCare, company pension, Blue Light card, and perks
• Referral scheme paying up to £500

We re committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. Our comprehensive professional training program, including on-the-job training and access to our in-house education program  d Academy, sets you up for success and growth throughout your career  our clinic, you won t find managers tucked away on another floor — we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses’ desks right at the heart of patient care, we re set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

Our exceptional nurse-to-patient ratio ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our clinic offers you the flexibility and work-life balance you ve been searching for.

Please note that for this role, you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to a high volume of applications. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.