Haemodialysis Healthcare Assistant * Internal Applicants*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
Band 3 Health Care Assistant, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant who is up for a new challenge and wishes to develop their skills in a renal unit. Full support and training are provided in 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.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link under the "read this before applying" section.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
* National Care Certificate or complete as part of induction process
* NVQ 3 in care (willingness to complete within 1 year of start date) or equivalent experience
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 Aptitudes
* 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
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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