Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Westmorland Renal Centre. We offer haemodialysis, home therapy and outpatient clinics to our renal patients.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a "can do attitude" Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential along with the ability to work flexible shift patterns.

Training opportunities and staff support will be available for continuous professional development.

For further information please contact Louise Berry, our unit manager.

Main duties of the job

We require the individual to be forward-thinking and wellorganised in the delivery of patient care and treatment. You will play a vital role in the care of our patients, helping with their day-to-day needs, through the provision of help with personal care,meals and mobility, as well as performing clinical checks such as skin integrity, monitoring fluid and nutrition intake.

In addition to the development of clinical skills, training and support will be given. You will be fully supported by colleagues who are committed to teaching and nurturing. The successful candidate will join our team and deliver a wide range of roles and assist with clinical procedures.We are looking for a candidate with a good set of interpersonal skills who will fit well into our existing team.

About us

If you have always aspired to work for the NHS caring for our patients and working alongside highly motivated teams, then you are going to love this role. We will invest such a lot in you and your development by promoting and supporting you, ensuring you stay up to date with all clinical competencies and from day one you will be supported to achieve Level 2 or 3 in healthcare, meeting the government standards for care within the NHS. We also proactively support you if you want to go on to become a registered nurse with opportunities to apply for nurse training at one of our partner education providers, University of Central Lancashire - subject to meeting university entry requirements. We cannot wait to welcome you to one of our interview and assessments days to show us what you are made of!

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB2717

Job locations

Westmorland Renal Centre

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.

Present a positive image of self, team and the organisation

Assist patients to meet fluid and nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.

Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals

Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.

Present a positive image of self, team and the organisation

Assist patients to meet fluid and nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.

Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals

Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills

Desirable

Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Previous Experience of dealing with the public
Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills

Desirable

Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Previous Experience of dealing with the public
Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westmorland Renal Centre

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westmorland Renal Centre

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)