Healthcare Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Healthcare Assistant to join our Neath Port Talbot Dialysis Unit. The role involves supporting a team of nurses and patients, maintaining a clean and safe treatment environment, and assisting with clinical treatments.

• Prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, relatives and visitors.
• Assist with patient care during dialysis sessions, moving and lifting as required.
• Use computer systems for patient records and documentation.
• Follow strict procedures and quality management protocols.
• Participate in regular training and guidance to develop expertise.

• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Preferably holds an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Computer literate with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Working shifts from 6.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Sunday.
• Regular training and support to develop expertise.

Competitive salary up to £25,500 with progression through a Knowledge and Skills Framework.

In addition to your salary, we provide:

• No Sunday or night shift working.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off.
• Overtime (time and a half after completing full‑time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks).
• Paid breaks.
• Free parking and EV points, uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, and Christmas meal.
• Health Shield – company paid health cash plan.
• Long service vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Training sponsorship where applicable for career development.
• Health & wellbeing hub (bhsf RISE) with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors.
• Blue Light Card discounts online and in-store.

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.