Job summary Due to expansion in renal services, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly hard working professional team at West Cornwall Renal Unit. The successful applicant will assist the renal team to deliver excellent patient care and technical support for patients undergoing haemodialysis. Previous experience is not required as full training and support will be provided. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a caring attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with patients and other healthcare professionals within a small team. Full and part time hours will be considered. Main duties of the job To contribute to the optimum delivery of care for patients with end stage renal disease undergoing haemodialysis. To have a broad understanding of the complex needs of this group of patients. To assist the team in always providing an excellent service by ensuring a sound knowledge of the patient and service requirements. To prepare haemodialysis machines and trollies according to individual patient prescriptions. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 156-6828244 Job locations West Cornwall Hospital St Clare Street Penzance TR18 2PF Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ 2 in healthcare or equivalent computer literate competent in English language, verbal & written Desirable NVQ 3 in direct care Experience Essential previous experience in a care setting computer literate Desirable previous experience caring for patients with renal disease Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ 2 in healthcare or equivalent computer literate competent in English language, verbal & written Desirable NVQ 3 in direct care Experience Essential previous experience in a care setting computer literate Desirable previous experience caring for patients with renal disease 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address West Cornwall Hospital St Clare Street Penzance TR18 2PF Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)