Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 17.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: 206.03.25
A rare exciting opportunity has arisen in the renal ambulatory care unit (RACU) for the role of Renal Support Worker (RACU).
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual, who is a team player but can also work independently using initiative within their sphere of competence.
As a member of the RACU team, the Renal Support Worker will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care and experience to patients who visit the department. The post holder will work primarily at St Luke's on RACU supporting the Transplant and the Advanced Kidney Care Teams; this role is a job share between the two services.
Main Duties of the Job
The role will be multifaceted as it is a combined clinical and clerical role. The post holder will be required to meet and greet patients, prepare them for their appointment, perform observations, and if required, phlebotomy.
Good communication skills will be required as you will be working within a team, will be patient facing, and also will be required to make calls to and from patients.
Good IT skills are essential; in Bradford, we have electronic patient records, and you will be involved in data collection for both teams which will require familiarity with programmes such as Excel and Word.
We are asking for previous experience working within healthcare but will provide all training required to work in this specialist area.
Renal Support Worker (RACU) will have completed a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care with Renal Modules + on employment complete COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: The Administration of Medication by Renal Support Workers - Renal Services.
Trainee Renal Support Worker (RACU) will have a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care & will need to fulfil the additional criteria below as a trainee during their Probationary period:
About Us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
* Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care needs, e.g. patient monitoring
* Experience of dealing with members of the public
* Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent
Skills
* Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Good verbal and written command of English
* Good interpersonal skills
* Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
* Ability to plan and organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
* Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
* Record keeping and documentation
* Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
* Ability to work as a team member
* Motivation, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team
* Flexibility and adaptability
Knowledge
* Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
* Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
* Ability to carry out and report on observations/tests
Qualifications
* Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
* Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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