Job summary
The Peritoneal Dialysis Team is a dynamic and challenging area where our award winning Assisted Automated Peritoneal Dialysis service is based.
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic health care assistants to join our Peritoneal Dialysis Team as a Peritoneal Dialysis Specialist Care Assistants.
You must have a positive attitude, showing professionalism, integrity, determination and dedication in everything you do. You must have the ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and carers. The post holder will be assisting with setting up peritoneal dialysis machines up for patients in their own homes. This will include weekend working (a total of 37.5 hours over 5 shifts per week) and a clean manual driver's license will be required to deliver a high standard of care to our patients in their own homes. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team and be able to take assist in coordination of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the peritoneal dialysis team, primarily at Tess Jowell satellite unit and in the community. When required the post holder will be expected to work at Denmark Hill site, based on the needs of the service. Primary roles will include working as part of a team to effectively deliver PD services to a wide community. The post holder will be assisting with setting patients PD machines up daily in their own homes, for the patient to connect in the evening, this will include working weekends and the post holder will be required to drive to patient's home address. The post holder will be expected to follow algorithms to implement changes to patient care as appropriate; this will include basic measurements (weight and blood pressure etc). The post holder will be expected to liaise with qualified members of staff when making these changes. The post holder will also be required to carry out assessments based on protocols and algorithms regarding suitability for PD. The post holder will be required to assist the qualified community PD team with daily workload, prioritising as required.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and responsibilities:
- Perform assessments of fluid balance and implement changes to patients care based on a pre-approved algorithm.
- Work collaboratively with; patients, families, other health care professionals and external agencies relating to Peritoneal Dialysis.
- Organise and prioritise workload, using time management skills to plan for the day.
- The post holder will be required to take laboratory samples (Bloods, PD effluent and swabs (training will be provided)
- Collect, collate and accurately maintain accurate complete and comprehensive patient records.
- The post holder is expected to be flexible with their work base between: KCH, Sydenham Dialysis unit and the community.
- The post holder will be expected to assist with PD home assessments. To assess the suitability of a patients environment for peritoneal dialysis following a pre-defined algorithm. (Appropriate training will be provided).
- Delivering fluid and ancillaries in an urgent/emergency situation. Manual handling skills will be required.
- The post holder is expected to drive between community visits (a car will be provided for use in work hours only) this will include motorway driving.
Administration:
- General clerical and office duties and maintaining an efficient filing system.
- To ensure compliance with the Network and Host Trusts policy on date protection, confidentiality and security.
- The post holder will be expected to assist with administration tasks as required (including patient referral forms, registration documents, amongst others).
Communication
- To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in the care of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.
- The post holder will be expected to feedback at MDMs
- The post holder will be expected to liaise with external stake holders e.g. LAS, GP surgeries, local councils and pharmaceutical companies e.g. Baxter/Fresenius.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
- Clear communication and handover to registered nurses regarding patient contact each day in addition to written documentation.
- The post holder will be expected to communicate with patients, families, carers and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.
- The post holder is required to escalate concerns in a timely fashion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and responsibilities:
- Perform assessments of fluid balance and implement changes to patients care based on a pre-approved algorithm.
- Work collaboratively with; patients, families, other health care professionals and external agencies relating to Peritoneal Dialysis.
- Organise and prioritise workload, using time management skills to plan for the day.
- The post holder will be required to take laboratory samples (Bloods, PD effluent and swabs (training will be provided)
- Collect, collate and accurately maintain accurate complete and comprehensive patient records.
- The post holder is expected to be flexible with their work base between: KCH, Sydenham Dialysis unit and the community.
- The post holder will be expected to assist with PD home assessments. To assess the suitability of a patients environment for peritoneal dialysis following a pre-defined algorithm. (Appropriate training will be provided).
- Delivering fluid and ancillaries in an urgent/emergency situation. Manual handling skills will be required.
- The post holder is expected to drive between community visits (a car will be provided for use in work hours only) this will include motorway driving.
Administration:
- General clerical and office duties and maintaining an efficient filing system.
- To ensure compliance with the Network and Host Trusts policy on date protection, confidentiality and security.
- The post holder will be expected to assist with administration tasks as required (including patient referral forms, registration documents, amongst others).
Communication
- To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in the care of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.
- The post holder will be expected to feedback at MDMs
- The post holder will be expected to liaise with external stake holders e.g. LAS, GP surgeries, local councils and pharmaceutical companies e.g. Baxter/Fresenius.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
- Clear communication and handover to registered nurses regarding patient contact each day in addition to written documentation.
- The post holder will be expected to communicate with patients, families, carers and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.
- The post holder is required to escalate concerns in a timely fashion.
Person Specification
experience/skills
Essential
- min 2 years experience
- confident motorway manual car driver
- computer skills
- excellent communication skills
- planning and organisational skillls
Desirable
- previous experience working within renal settings
- phlebotomy skills
- Appropriate healthcare NVQ, Diploma or degree
Person Specification
experience/skills
Essential
- min 2 years experience
- confident motorway manual car driver
- computer skills
- excellent communication skills
- planning and organisational skillls
Desirable
- previous experience working within renal settings
- phlebotomy skills
- Appropriate healthcare NVQ, Diploma or degree
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.
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.
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).
