Health Care Assistant
2 months ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fulltime Band 3 HCA to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care at the renal dialysis clinic situated atHalton hospital.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to patients and relatives.
We currently have 12stations running from 07:00 hours until 18:30 hours, Monday - Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
We also have haemodialysis units at Lower ground Royal Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens and Broadgreen hospitals and there may be occasions when you will be asked to support at one of these clinics.
If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.
Main duties of the job
The role involves setting up the dialysis machines and stripping and cleaning dialysis machines after treatment.
The post is open to applicants currently working as band 2 or band 3 health care assistants in a hospital setting who are interested in pursuing and developing a career within renal dialysis setting. Training at the dialysis clinic will be provided. You will be supported and trained under the supervision of our experienced and dedicated renal team.
In addition there will be an opportunity to attend the Level 3 Health and Social Care module at Hugh Baird College if the successful applicant does not already hold this qualification.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details
Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).
Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents reporting of incidents if they occur.
Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.
Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
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