Job summary
Renal Services Band 3 - Healthcare Assistant - Lucy Deane Dialysis unit 'Do you want to join a winning team'? Are you ready for a change or a new challenge? - then consider joining a highly specialised Haemodialysis clinical area based at one of our satellite units. Our units in the Coventry & Warwickshire region have provision to treat patients requiring Haemodialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease or Acute Kidney Injury.
Our Main haemodialysis unit is based in at UHCW - this is a 30 station unit. We also have 4 renal satellite units as follows: Ash Satellite Unit based in Rugby St Cross Hospital - 18 dialysis station unit Lucy Deane Satellite Unit based in the George Eliot Hospital site - 12 dialysis station unit Clay Lane Satellite Unit (near City Centre) - 12 dialysis station unit Whitnash Satellite Unit - 8 dialysis station unit The renal team pride themselves on being a dedicated multi-disciplinary team (MDT) offering patients daily ward rounds and assessment - the MDT team includes the renal medical team, renal dieticians, social workers and a clinical psychologist. Inclusive of a highly trained nursing team - renal patients holistic care needs are met. With a passion to provide quality care, you will enjoy the chance to play a key role in supporting the success of our team, now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated HCA who wish to specialise in all aspects of renal nursing and keen to expand their professional development. We can offer excellent training and support for HCA staff to learn more about renal nursing and you can be sure of excellent clinical support and leadership plus fantastic opportunities for career progression in the future.
A nurturing and supportive environment to develop and thrive in a fascinating and rewarding specialty - A comprehensive training programme delivered by a dedicated training team, including our in-house education programme
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills? Would you be interested in becoming a valued member of our dialysis team?
We have a full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join the team
The unit has 12 dialysis stations where our patients attend with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis up to 3 times a week. We are situated George Eliot Hospital site and we are located in Nuneaton. We are part of main dialysis unit in University At UHCW hospital Coventry. . Good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience in a health care setting are essential. It is essential that the successful applicant has achieved NVQ Level 2 in healthcare.
You must be prepared to complete additional renal training/competencies.
You will be required to work rotational shifts. The Lucy Deane Dialysis Unit has the following shift pattern:
Early shift:07:00-15:00
Late shift:14:30-22:30
1.PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- To carry out the necessary safety checks and equipment checks
- To line, prime, organize and trouble shoot the dialysis machines (Training on the job)
- To assist in the organization and structure of appointments and patient allocation.
- Assist patients to and from the waiting room into the main outpatient unit for their treatment.
- Carry out stock rotation and replenishment
- Carry out personal care to those patients in need
- Adhere to infection control protocols
- Adhere to correct waste management protocols
- The removal and correct disposal of Dialysis needles, and the necessary wound care afterwards
- To accurately take and document observations of patients and to escalate concern to a senior member of staff when needed.
- The removal of the dialysis lines from the machines and the cleaning of the machines
- Telephoning transport for patients
- Being an active and positive member of a team, while able to use initiative and work without direct supervision
- Participate in the haemodialysis on-call programme as required.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimize his/her role within the work area.
- To participate in the training and development of Health Care Assistants, Student Nurses and locum staff on the ward.
- To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues
- To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all the specialist equipment on the ward.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients
- Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury to senior staff
- Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction programmes, and on-going development of their practice
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognizing and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- With indirect supervision, to manage own clinical workload within the given competencies of the post.
- Participate in the haemodialysis on-call programme as required.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills? Would you be interested in becoming a valued member of our dialysis team?
We have a full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join the team
The unit has 12 dialysis stations where our patients attend with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis up to 3 times a week. We are situated George Eliot Hospital site and we are located in Nuneaton. We are part of main dialysis unit in University At UHCW hospital Coventry. . Good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience in a health care setting are essential. It is essential that the successful applicant has achieved NVQ Level 2 in healthcare.
You must be prepared to complete additional renal training/competencies.
You will be required to work rotational shifts. The Lucy Deane Dialysis Unit has the following shift pattern:
Early shift:07:00-15:00
Late shift:14:30-22:30
1.PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- To carry out the necessary safety checks and equipment checks
- To line, prime, organize and trouble shoot the dialysis machines (Training on the job)
- To assist in the organization and structure of appointments and patient allocation.
- Assist patients to and from the waiting room into the main outpatient unit for their treatment.
- Carry out stock rotation and replenishment
- Carry out personal care to those patients in need
- Adhere to infection control protocols
- Adhere to correct waste management protocols
- The removal and correct disposal of Dialysis needles, and the necessary wound care afterwards
- To accurately take and document observations of patients and to escalate concern to a senior member of staff when needed.
- The removal of the dialysis lines from the machines and the cleaning of the machines
- Telephoning transport for patients
- Being an active and positive member of a team, while able to use initiative and work without direct supervision
- Participate in the haemodialysis on-call programme as required.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimize his/her role within the work area.
- To participate in the training and development of Health Care Assistants, Student Nurses and locum staff on the ward.
- To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues
- To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all the specialist equipment on the ward.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients
- Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury to senior staff
- Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction programmes, and on-going development of their practice
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognizing and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- With indirect supervision, to manage own clinical workload within the given competencies of the post.
- Participate in the haemodialysis on-call programme as required.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
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).
