Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Salary: £24,045 per annum
Location: Abbey House, Batley site
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30-5:30pm Monday - Friday; will include weekend and bank holiday work.
We are looking for a pro-active Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our fantastic team. PCAs work in all areas of practice, and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people.
You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.
Duties will also include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation.
• Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.
• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.
• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.
Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
About us
We are a multi-site, RCVS-accredited, primary care and referral practice near Leeds. As a respected name in West Yorkshire veterinary care, it is our mission to offer the very best care for our clients and their pets, across the 5 clinics and our 24-hour hospital in Morley. We understand the special bond that exists between pets and their owners, so that’s why we are committed to providing the very best care to look after them both.
For any questions about this role, please contact Gergana on the Talent Acquisition team on [email protected]
Should we add some guidance to highlight holiday should always be in weeks rather than days?
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Salary: £24,045 per annum
Location: Abbey House, Batley site
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30-5:30pm Monday - Friday; will include weekend and bank holiday work.
We are looking for a pro-active Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our fantastic team. PCAs work in all areas of practice, and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people.
You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.
Duties will also include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation.
• Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.
• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.
• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.
Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
About us
We are a multi-site, RCVS-accredited, primary care and referral practice near Leeds. As a respected name in West Yorkshire veterinary care, it is our mission to offer the very best care for our clients and their pets, across the 5 clinics and our 24-hour hospital in Morley. We understand the special bond that exists between pets and their owners, so that’s why we are committed to providing the very best care to look after them both.
For any questions about this role, please contact Gergana on the Talent Acquisition team on [email protected]
Should we add some guidance to highlight holiday should always be in weeks rather than days?
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Patient Care Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Fresher Jobs sector. This role in Bartley offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fresher Jobs is a plus.
