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Colchester Social Care

Health Care Assistant - SAUNHS

Colchester, CO33LJ Permanent Negotiable
Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 4 September 2026
Colchester Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Colchester North Park-and-Ride (2.2 miles away)

Job summary

Join our Day Unit/Surgical ward as a Healthcare Assistant. You'll provide personalized care to patients, ensuring they feel valued. Our busy unit relies on your support to achieve high-quality clinical outcomes in a collaborative environment. At Ramsay Health Care UK, we prioritize our staff's skills and offer opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

Join our Day Unit/Surgical ward as a Healthcare Assistant. You'll provide personalized care to patients, ensuring they feel valued. Our busy unit relies on your support to achieve high-quality clinical outcomes in a collaborative environment. At Ramsay Health Care UK, we prioritize our staff's skills and offer opportunities for development.

Job description

Join our Day Unit/Surgical ward as a Healthcare Assistant. You'll provide personalized care to patients, ensuring they feel valued. Our busy unit relies on your support to achieve high-quality clinical outcomes in a collaborative environment. At Ramsay Health Care UK, we prioritize our staff's skills and offer opportunities for development.

Where you'll be based

Located on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened in 1994, with free parking for patients. Our Consultants undergo rigorous vetting, ensuring only qualified professionals are granted privileges, reviewed regularly. They are supported by experienced nursing staff focused on your care. A Resident Doctor is available 24/7.

What you'll bring

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good communication skills
  • Proven customer service skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Adaptable to changing environments
  • Flexible approach to duties

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are our success. We offer benefits to support your wellbeing and career:

  • Private Medical Cover
  • Discounted Dental Insurance
  • Life Assurance x3 salary
  • Pension matching up to 5%
  • Employee Assistance Programme

We provide 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible shifts, family-friendly policies, and volunteer leave. Training via Ramsay Academy supports your career development.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

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