Healthcare Assistant - Level 3; Health and Social Care

Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant

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We are seeking a helpful, tactful and meticulous individual to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Neath Port Talbot Dialysis Unit. The role involves working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites.
• Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and supplies are well stocked, stored and used efficiently.
• Keep documentation up‑to‑date.
• Administer medication when required.

This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week. Current days are working various shifts between 06.30am to 17.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience.

Training and Development:
On joining, you will enroll in our 8‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association, with ongoing training and education opportunities.

Salary:
Competitive salary up to £28,250, with progression through the pay scale under a Knowledge and Skills Framework.

• 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, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1,000 per successful referral)
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE – Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card – Discounts online and in-store

Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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