3 Healthcare jobs in Barnstaple

Healthcare Assistant

Join Nurseplus as a Healthcare Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Healthcare Assistant , you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You : Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates : Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App : Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.

• Paid Industry-Leading Training : We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.

• Ongoing Development Opportunities : From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card : Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Healthcare Assistant

Do you have the passion to maintain high standards of care?  The methodical approach to follow strict procedures?  The dedication to help and support a team of colleagues?

We are seeking a pro-active individual, ideally from a healthcare background and preferably with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care to join our clinic as a Healthcare Assistant in North Devon. 

What does the role involve?

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments and investigations, as well as generally ensuring that the treatment environment is safe for patients, relatives and visitors.

This is an active role which involves extensive walking between patients throughout the clinic and some lifting responsibilities. However, we will provide regular training and guidance, so that you can develop your knowledge of company practice, procedures and quality management. Computer skills are essential, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with the team.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.  Current days are working various shifts between 7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career. 

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £21,580.68 - Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes. 

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) 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  Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers 
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
• iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts 

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services  to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units  that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK .  We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide  across over 4,000 clinics . 

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents  to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines  used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in  the world.  

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: 

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too.  Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Healthcare Assistant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer