Home Dialysis Health Care Assistant

5 months ago

Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Home Dialysis Health Care Assistant Band 3 37.5 hours per week

The main duties of this post revolve around care of dialysis dependent patients in their own home.

As North Cumbria is a large, mostly rural area the post holder may need to drive quite long distances between patients.

An ability to plan their work is therefore important. This post involves venepuncture and monitoring of blood pressure, weight etc. Renewing dressings following ANTT protocols and instructing patients how to do so themselves is part of the role. Communicating within the team is a vital role.
- To assist registered nurses in providing high quality patient care to dialysis dependent patients in their own homes.
- Be an effective part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times
- Work and duties will be set, directly managed and indirectly supervised by a Registered Nurse.
- Continue to develop and maintain competencies
- Safe guarding vulnerable adults reporting any problems to the specialist nurses.
- Support patients and relative adjusting to dialysisng at home.
- Adhere to infection control protocols.
- Comply with annual updates
- Adhere to Trust policies and procerdures.
- Ensure extended scope training is completed pertinent to the role.

Since 2016 the UK Renal Registry and Kidney Care UK have undertaken yearly patient satisfaction surveys asking renal patients a range of questions about their care. The Patient Reported Experiences (PREM) survey results haver shown that for the last four years North Cumbria Trust are within the top 3 out of 71 renal centres for overall patient experience. Within the 2019 results we were joint first.

The home dialysis community is growing rapidly. If you enjoy working in a busy and ever evolving environment please contact Diane Sanders on 07818090537 for an informal talk.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

**Disclosure and Barring Service**:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

**The changes mean that**:

- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

**Standard Check**: £26 + Administration cost of £4.20 = deducted at £10.20 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 2 months.

**Enhanced Check**: £44 + administration cost of £4.20 = £15.20 deducted from 1st month salary and £11 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free

  • Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant, Band 3, Full and Part time available We have a unique opportunity for you to join our virtual ward hub. You will be at the forefront of this exciting new initiative being expanded to incorporate patients with Frailty Syndrome and Heart failure to our existing Respiratory cohort of patients. We are looking for...

  • Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant, Band 3, Full and Part time available We have a unique opportunity for you to join our virtual ward hub. You will be at the forefront of this exciting new initiative being expanded to incorporate patients with Frailty Syndrome and Heart failure to our existing Respiratory cohort of patients. We are looking for...

  • Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Virtual Ward, Health Care Assistant, Band 3, Full-Time available We have a unique opportunity for you to join our virtual ward hub. You will be at the forefront of this exciting new initiative being expanded to incorporate patients with Frailty Syndrome and Heart failure to our existing Respiratory cohort of patients. We are looking for experienced,...

  • Home Care Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Home Care Practitioner Part time - 24 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Home Care Practitioner to work as a member of Keswick and Solway Integrated Care Community, Rehabilitation Team. The post holder will be required to work across the ICC an area of outstanding natural beauty encompassing the Lake District National Park and Solway...

  • Health Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom Caldbeck Surgery Full time

    CALDBECK SURGERY **Job summary** We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our practice nursing team, caring for patients in our rural GP surgery. The nursing team carry out routine diagnostic & caring procedures ranging from taking blood pressure readings & blood samples, diabetic & respiratory care, to wound care and providing advice & guidance on...

  • Care Coordinator Anticipatory Care Team

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you interested in 'What matters to Me' ? to people with health conditions? ''An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen within Keswick and Solway Integrated Care Community (ICC). We are seeking Care Coordinators to join the newly formed Anticipatory Care Team. The post holders will be based within the ICC and supported by the therapists in the...

  • Cluster Residential Child Care Worker

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom pebbles care ltd Full time

    Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a **Residential Child Care Worker **to work on a permanent basis in one of our beautiful childrens homes in Wigton. The role offers you **stability with the additional benefit of varied work**. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom Una Care recruitment Full time

    **Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the heart of care?** **About**: Our Client is a dedicated nursing care facility committed to providing compassionate and person-centered care to the residents. We are currently seeking a caring and empathetic individual to join to them as a Care Assistant, contributing to the well-being and comfort of the...

  • Lead Care Co-ordinator Your Health Matters Team

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Lead Care Co-ordinator Your Health Matters Team - 37.5 hours This is an exiting opportunity to work within a newly established and innovative Occupational Therapy led proactive care team. The Your Health Matters Team identifies ' What is Important to you?' in managing your own health and wellbeing goals. Based within the support of an established...

  • Residential Deputy Manager

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

    Contract: Full Time, permanentSalary: Up to £33,112.56 (including sleep in shifts) Location: WigtonSpecific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotationWe are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle.North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic...

  • Team Leader

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Lakes Full time

    Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Location : Wigton Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent Salary : Entry level Salary: £,. with a potential to earn up to £,. in sleep in shifts. Experienced Salary: £,. with the potential to earn up to £,. in sleep in shifts Specific Hours : hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently...

  • Caregiver Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom Alcedo Care Full time £13 - £15

    Job Summary:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caregiver Support Specialist to join our team at Alcedo Care. As a key member of our care team, you will provide high-quality support and care to adults and children with complex needs in their own homes and in the community.Key Responsibilities:Deliver person-centered care and support to clients with...

  • Administrator North Cumbria Home Oxygen Service

    3 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Administrator North Cumbria Home Oxygen Service - hours per week An opportunity has arisen to join the Home Oxygen team. We are a busy but supportive team and our new administrator needs to be passionate about contributing to our highly patient focused Oxygen service. The administrator role is fundamental to supporting the clinical team...

  • Residential Deputy Manager

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Lakes Full time

    Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home Contract:  Full Time, permanent Salary : Up to £,. (including sleep in shifts) Location:  Wigton Specific Hours : hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children’s Services...

  • Counter Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom Home Farm Butchers Full time

    We're hiring! Home Farm Butchers is looking for a dedicated Counter Assistant to join our team. This role includes cutting and preparing meat, serving customers, and receiving on-site training. **Responsibilities**: - Expertly cutting and preparing a variety of meats for customers - Providing friendly and efficient customer service - Learning our wide...

  • Female Support Worker

    6 days ago

    wigton, United Kingdom Acuity Care Group Limited Full time

    Complex Care WorkerPay rate: £12.60 -£13.13(weekly pay)Shift Pattern: Nights22:00 - 07:00Requirements: Full UK Driver's LicenseUnfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorshipand we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Wigton area and able to commute.We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Complex Care...

  • Rehabilitation Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Rehabilitation Assistant 37.5 hours, full time or part time hours We have one vacant Rehab Assistant post to work with Intermediate Care Service patients and provide them with the highest quality care (with a rehabilitation and therapy focus) in order to support them to maximise their recovery potential and enable the best possible quality of health and...

  • Intermediate Care Service Occupational Therapist

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To practice in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Professional Conduct and The Health Professions Council Regulations. To provide quality occupational therapy services to patients in the Intermediate Care Service. To work with a complex caseload undertaking assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of patient’s needs, with...

  • Team Leader

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

    Location: WigtonContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Entry level Salary: £27,583.92 with a potential to earn up to £30,841.20 in sleep in shifts.Experienced Salary: £28,129.92 with the potential to earn up to £31,387.20 in sleep in shiftsSpecific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotationWe are currently seeking an experienced Residential...

  • Icc Hub Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Wigton, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    As ICC Administrative Assistant you will provide clerical support to the ICC Teams, you will work with other administrators, health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard. Basing part of your time on Reception, you...