Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the ward/department team, supporting dialysis care under supervision. You will follow SOPs and policies, develop self-directed practice, and uphold patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Previous renal/haemodialysis experience is desirable; NVQ 3 or equivalent is preferred, with at least 12 months in a care setting. You will work as part of a dedicated team with training and supervision provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent required.
• At least 12 months experience in a care setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Setting up Dialysis Machines.
• Connecting and disconnecting patients from dialysis.
• Performing observations pre and post Dialysis.
• Caring for patients during Dialysis.
• Stock management and ensuring supplies are available.
• Assisting trained staff as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Dialysis setup

Patient care

Observations

Stock management

Assisting staff

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our values:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

The Health Care Assistant will be an integral member of the ward / department team working through close but not direct supervision of a registered practitioner. The Health Care Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times. The Health Care Assistant will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.

Previous experience in renal/ haemodialysis is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training and support will be given. Ideally you will be qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have at least 12 months experience in a care setting.

The team you will be joining is dedicated to training of both staff and patients. The management team is highly visible at the unit. You also need to have:

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• - Setting up Dialysis Machines
• - Connecting and disconnecting patients from dialysis
• - Performing observations pre and post Dialysis.
• - Caring for patients during Dialysis
• - Stock management
• - Assiting trained staff as required

A desire to deliver a high standard of care to chronically ill patients