A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care at the renal dialysis clinic situated in the grounds of Broadgreen hospital.
The post is part time, 18 hours a week.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to patients and relatives.
We currently have 24 stations running from 07:00 hours until Midnight, Monday - Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
We also have haemodialysis units at Lower ground Royal Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens and Halton hospitals and there may be occasions when you will be asked to support at one of these clinics.
If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care, this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.
The role involves:
1. Setting up the dialysis machines and stripping and cleaning dialysis machines after treatment.
2. Requesting monthly blood samples via ICE.
3. Taking patient observations and assisting patients on and off dialysis chairs/beds.
4. Recording daily fridge temperatures and water flushing.
5. Providing patients with refreshments.
The post is open to applicants currently working as band 2 or band 3 health care assistants in a hospital setting who are interested in pursuing and developing a career within renal dialysis setting. Training at the dialysis clinic will be provided. You will be supported and trained under the supervision of our experienced and dedicated renal team.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Responsibilities include:
1. Promoting effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and taking measures to overcome communication difficulties.
2. Contributing to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour.
3. General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions and operation beds.
4. Clearing and cleaning vacated bed spaces and preparing ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
5. Preparing used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensuring adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
6. Assisting in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
7. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
8. Being familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents.
9. Attending to the needs of visitors and patients, particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
10. Caring for patients' property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
11. Obtaining demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.
12. Providing support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Dec 2024.
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