Haemodialysis Healthcare Assistant *Internal Only*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
Band 3 Haemodialysis Health Care Assistant, 18.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant who is up to new challenges and wishes to develop their skills in a renal unit.
Full support and training are provided in the care needs of a haemodialysis patient.
The unit provides holistic, evidence-based care to patients requiring haemodialysis. We have 14 stations and care for patients with acute and chronic renal failure. We are a multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will carry out delegated tasks involving direct care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assisting in the delivery of high-quality patient care and support during haemodialysis.
The post holder is expected to work within their own level of competence and assist in the preparation, provision of care, and supervision of patients treated by haemodialysis.
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* National Care Certificate or complete as part of the induction process
* NVQ 3 in care (willingness to complete within 1 year of start date) or equivalent experience
* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge
* Work in a Customer Focused, Caring environment
* Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, skills, and competence to ensure high standards of patient care.
* Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient journey, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Use of a computer
Skills and Aptitude
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to use initiative appropriately
* Organisational skills
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
* Competent in physical skills e.g., recording ECGs, recording blood pressure
* Venepuncture
* Nursing policies and procedures
Personal Circumstances
* Ability to communicate with members of the public
* Presents self as courteous, respectful, and helpful
* Ability to work effectively under direct supervision as part of the multidisciplinary team
* IT Skills
* Extended scope of practice pertinent to role
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum pro rata
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