Band 2 Haemodialysis Health Care Assistant-runcorn

7 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
The Runcorn Road Renal Dialysis Unit is a nurse led outpatient's facility, specially designed to provide high quality dialysis treatment in the community setting. The speciality is responsible for the provision of supporting the kidney patients on haemodialysis. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients, e.g., set up and maintain a safe area for dialysis, correct decontamination of equipment, preparation of haemodialysis machine, etc., The unit consists of 26 stations and operates 6 days a week; working a flexible 3 shift patterns (early, late and twilight). The Renal Directorate also consists of Hospital Units and at times the job will require some cross site work.

We are looking for individuals who are currently working as HCA's and inspire to making a positive contribution. Have the desire to care for our patients to the highest standards and to treat all patients with the dignity and respect they deserve.

The role will provide you with an excellent development opportunity and role specific training will be provided; supported by a competency package, mentorship and Clinical Educators.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:

- The Health Care Assistant role, is about providing patient centred care, for example, personal care, recording observations, infection control, correct decontamination of equipment, preparation of haemodialysis machine, etc.,
- Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care.
- Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered staff.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.
- Obtain verbal consent from the patient before any clinical intervention is undertaken; where this is not given report this to a registered nurse prior to undertaking the intervention.
- Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.
- Assist and as required provide patients with personal care
- Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency based practices which are required for the ward / unit, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.
- Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plans in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.
- Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.
- Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

**Job description**:
*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- Care Certificate or evidence or Training & Development associated with Health Care Support Worker role
- Level 2/3 NVQ/ Diploma

**Desirable**:

- Functional skills Level 2 English Language and Maths Qualification or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Minimum of 6 months experience in a care environment in the last 12 months
- Experience of working / participating as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under mínimal supervision

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