Bank Health Care Assistant - Outpatients

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Bank Health Care Assistant

Outpatients | Rivers Hospital | Bank Hours

We are currently seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our Bank Team at Rivers Outpatients. We welcome applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic Health Care Assistants who are committed to providing excellent customer service. Good communication skills, ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business are essential. The ability to work in a fast paced environment is also required.

The Role

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and be flexible with their work patterns. The role will be varied with the successful candidate working closely with the Registered Nurses and consultants, to provide a safe and caring environment for our patients.

Where you’ll be based

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient’s services in England. We are based on the Herts & Essex boarder and are passionate about quality of care throughout the hospital. The hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment, and has very high quality clinical standards including effective infection prevention measures.

What you’ll bring with you

• NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level

• A warm, considerate and empathetic character

• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A flexible and positive attitude

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements

• Free DBS

• Contributory pension scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)

• Free uniform

• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

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 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. Rivers Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.