We have an exciting opportunity in our Blackburn clinic for a Healthcare Assistant who wants to make a difference in our patients' lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme 'd Academy.'
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will be expected to support the nursing team by undertaking a range of duties. Duties can include but are not limited to maintaining clean equipment following appropriate training, preparing supplies and packs for treatment, undertaking health checks with patients pre and post dialysis, escorting patients to the clinical and waiting areas and serving refreshments during treatments.
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining clean equipment following proper training.
2. Preparing supplies and packs for treatment.
3. Conducting health checks with patients before and after dialysis.
4. Escorting patients to clinical and waiting areas.
5. Serving refreshments during treatments.
Our Requirements:
1. Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
2. Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health; Social Care or equivalent (preferably working towards level 3).
3. Ideally, previous experience in a hospital and healthcare setting.
4. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
5. A positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.
6. Excellent communication skills (oral + written) with fluency in English.
What We Offer:
1. Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
2. Monday to Saturday, with shift hours from 6:30am to 11:30pm (please note there are no nights or Sunday working).
3. Competitive Salary of up to £23,532 depending on experience.
4. Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks).
5. Opportunities for internal development and career progression, including relevant study.
6. 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.
7. Enjoy holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.
8. Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.
9. Life Assurance, Peppy, WeCare, Company Pension.
10. Referral scheme paying up to £500.
Please note that for this role, you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to a high volume of applications. Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal care. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
You must be able to work clinically in a renal setting. All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.
Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.
#J-18808-Ljbffr