B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Healthcare Assistant (17.5 hours) - Cardiff South Dialysis Unit

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our Cardiff South Dialysis Unit for an ambitious, patient focused Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with opportunities for professional development.

This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced environment.

Cardiff South Dialysis Unit was established in 2016 and is a dynamic 18 station unit providing haemodialysis treatment for 72 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust.

This position provides the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop existing skills whilst gaining further experience.

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Main duties of the job

  • To provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room
  • To liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments
  • To support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands
  • To prepare and serve patients with refreshments
  • To prepare a safe water treatment supply
  • Preparation of the clinical area
  • To maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas
  • To undertake housekeeping duties

Hours of work:

  • Part time role working 17.5 hours per week
  • Set shifts as follows:- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 12pm - 6pm (30 minutes less one day)
  • No Sunday or night shifts
  • We expect staff to work flexibly and work shifts depending on the need of the business

About us

Excellent benefits that we can offer you:

  • 35 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday, pro-rata for part time)
  • Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
  • Paid breaks
  • Company Pension Scheme employer contribution match up to 7%
  • Free onsite parking, tea and coffee
  • Free DBS check
  • Enhanced family friendly payments
  • Christmas Day and New Years Day off
  • Free Uniform
  • Fruit basket provided once a month
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Recognition and long service awards
  • Life Assurance 3 x annual salary
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Aviva Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to digital wellbeing programmes
  • Aviva DigiCare Workplace App which includes access to a free digital GP and a health check
  • Health and wellbeing activities
  • Access to our benefits app with fantastic discounts from hundreds of retailers and instant access to your digital payslip
  • Learning and development opportunities

Become part of a corporate culture that actively promotes constructive exchanges between colleagues, customers and partners. Work with us to improve people's lives in the long term. We can offer you interesting, varied tasks and excellent opportunities for advancement, as well as an attractive salary with extensive benefits, all within a dynamic family-owned company.

Details

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£10,602.66 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

NTX980140

Job locations

Cardiff South Dialysis Unit

Unit 1 Riverside Park, Penarth Road

Cardiff

CF11 8TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general assistance and support to the Dialysis team

To test the dialysis machines by switching them on in the morning to ensure in full working order

To test and confirm a safe unit water status pre dialysis (morning and afternoon)

To assist patients with weighing both pre and post dialysis

To assist patients to their seats ready for dialysis

To prepare and serve patients with refreshments

To assist patients out of the unit post dialysis

To prepare patient packs of dialysis consumables for the afternoon session/following day

To prepare the stores following daily delivery

To support the team with lining and priming of the dialysis machines throughout the day

To provide a safe and compliant disposal of clinical and general waste

To establish a suitable link role i.e. stores ordering or water analysis testing

To undertake mandatory training as required

To ensure reports from customers relating to product quality complaints or adverse drug reactions are documented and the essential minimum information is collected and forwarded to the Regulatory Affairs Department the same day they are received

To act in a professional manner at all times in order to promote a positive image of the Company

To adhere to B. Avitum Policies and Procedures, including the Quality Manual and Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines at all times

To deal with any other duties which do not change the nature of this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general assistance and support to the Dialysis team

To test the dialysis machines by switching them on in the morning to ensure in full working order

To test and confirm a safe unit water status pre dialysis (morning and afternoon)

To assist patients with weighing both pre and post dialysis

To assist patients to their seats ready for dialysis

To prepare and serve patients with refreshments

To assist patients out of the unit post dialysis

To prepare patient packs of dialysis consumables for the afternoon session/following day

To prepare the stores following daily delivery

To support the team with lining and priming of the dialysis machines throughout the day

To provide a safe and compliant disposal of clinical and general waste

To establish a suitable link role i.e. stores ordering or water analysis testing

To undertake mandatory training as required

To ensure reports from customers relating to product quality complaints or adverse drug reactions are documented and the essential minimum information is collected and forwarded to the Regulatory Affairs Department the same day they are received

To act in a professional manner at all times in order to promote a positive image of the Company

To adhere to B. Avitum Policies and Procedures, including the Quality Manual and Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines at all times

To deal with any other duties which do not change the nature of this post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (A-C) level, or equivalent, in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital work environment
  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • To be able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy
  • To demonstrate a willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional
  • Reliable
  • Adaptable and Flexible to meet unit requirements
  • Punctual
  • To undertake a satisfactory DBS check
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (A-C) level, or equivalent, in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital work environment
  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • To be able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy
  • To demonstrate a willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional
  • Reliable
  • Adaptable and Flexible to meet unit requirements
  • Punctual
  • To undertake a satisfactory DBS check

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

B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Address

Cardiff South Dialysis Unit

Unit 1 Riverside Park, Penarth Road

Cardiff

CF11 8TT


Employer's website

https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd

Address

Cardiff South Dialysis Unit

Unit 1 Riverside Park, Penarth Road

Cardiff

CF11 8TT


Employer's website

https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Lauren Adams

lauren.adams@bbraun.com

01142259000

Details

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£10,602.66 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

NTX980140

Job locations

Cardiff South Dialysis Unit

Unit 1 Riverside Park, Penarth Road

Cardiff

CF11 8TT


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