Healthcare Assistant, Aldeburgh

We have an exciting opportunity in our Aldeburgh clinic for a Healthcare Assistant who wants to make a difference in our patients lives.

• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, support the nursing team by maintaining clean equipment, preparing supplies and packs for treatment, conducting health checks with patients pre‑ and post‑dialysis, escorting patients to clinical and waiting areas, and serving refreshments during treatments.

• Maintain clean equipment following proper training.
• Prepare supplies and packs for treatment.
• Conduct health checks with patients before and after dialysis.
• Escort patients to clinical and waiting areas.
• Serve refreshments during treatments.

• GCSE level or equivalent education.
• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferably working towards level 3).
• Previous experience in a hospital and healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.
• All positions are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

• Full‑time position, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm).
• 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).
• Opportunities for internal development and career progression, including relevant study.
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), increasing with service; holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Free uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, and Christmas meal.
• Life assurance, WeCare, company pension, Blue Light card and Concert for Carers.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.