Job Description
Health Care Assistant
Pre-Operative Assessment
Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough
Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday | Department Hours: 8am–8pm
Are you a caring, enthusiastic Health Care Assistant looking to make a real difference in patients’ lives? Join our friendly Pre-Operative Assessment Unit at Fitzwilliam Hospital, where you’ll support patients ahead of their surgical procedures and play an essential role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
About Fitzwilliam Hospital
Fitzwilliam Hospital is one of Cambridgeshire's leading independent hospitals, delivering outstanding healthcare services since 1983. Located in the quiet, landscaped grounds of the Milton Estate in Peterborough, the hospital features 54 single bedrooms and 1 twin-bedded room, all with en suite facilities, and treats both private and NHS patients.
By investing in advanced medical technology, Fitzwilliam Hospital offers a state-of-the-art range of treatments and services. Its fully equipped ultra clean air theatre suite is especially suitable for orthopaedic procedures, including spinal surgery, arthroscopy, hip replacements, and knee replacements.
What You'll Do:
- Support patients during their pre-operative assessment journey
- Assist nursing and clinical staff with essential care duties
- Ensure patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for
- Maintain accurate records and support clinical safety protocols
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a healthcare setting (pre-op or surgical experience is a bonus)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A kind, professional, and patient-focused approach
- Willingness to work flexibly within department hours (8am–8pm, Monday to Friday)
What We Offer:
- 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Cover (with option to add partner & dependants)
- Life Assurance – 3x base salary
- Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
- Flexible Shift Patterns (where possible)
- Free Training & Development via the Ramsay Academy
- Free On-site Parking (where available)
- Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where available)
- Cycle2Work Scheme (in partnership with Halfords)
- Concerts for Carers Access
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
