# Health Care Assistant – Ward

**Company**: Fitzwilliam Hospital
**Location**: Peterborough
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Fitzwilliam Hospital, located in Peterborough, is seeking a compassionate and caring Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated Ward team. As a leading independent hospital in Cambridgeshire, we provide high-quality healthcare treatments and services to both private and NHS patients.

The successful candidate will be self-directed, flexible, and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently. Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be offered.

**Responsibilities** As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside our Nurses and Consultants to deliver the best patient care. You will need to have a genuine compassion and care for individuals and be keen to develop your skills.

**What you will bring with you**

- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

- Flexible and positive attitude

- A warm, considerate and empathetic character

**Benefits**

- Contributory pension scheme

- Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank

- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday

- Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

- Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant

- Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme

- Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line

- Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums

## Skills

### Required
- NVQ level 2 or 3 in care
- Attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm and be practical in challenging situations

### Nice to have
- Previous experience in care

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