Healthcare Assistant - Cardiff North

B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd; Pentwyn; In loco; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

27 days annual leave plus 8 bankhols

Enhancements for unsocial hours

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Cardiff North Renal Dialysis Unit is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff and help run a busy dialysis unit. You will assist with patient care, stock management, and preparing the clinical area for treatments, in a role that offers training and a supportive team environment.

The position is 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota, Monday to Saturday with no Sunday or night shifts. Training, benefits, and development opportunities are provided in a friendly NHS-linked setting.

Competenze

• Experience working in a nursing team.
• Experience in a dialysis unit.
• Good communication and empathy.
• Flexible and able to meet daily deadlines.

Mansioni

• Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
• Manage stock and supplies and support housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare the clinical area and refreshments for patients.
• Escort patients to wards, collect bloods and pharmacy errands.
• Monitor patient weights pre and post dialysis.

Conoscenze

Nursing team experience

Dialysis unit experience

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in our busy dialysis unit.

Cardiff North Dialysis Unit is a dynamic 32 station unit providing haemodialysis treatment for 128 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust.

You will help keep the unit running smoothly by managing stock and supplies, supporting housekeeping tasks, and preparing the clinical area ready for patients attending their dialysis treatment.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role in a fast-paced environment. Whether you have previous experience or new to healthcare, well provide the training and support you need to succeed!

Location: Cardiff North Renal Dialysis Unit, Unit C3 Avenue Industrial Estate, Croescadarn Close, Pentwyn, CF23 8HE. Free parking available on site.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Saturday on a rolling rota. No Sunday or night shifts!3 x 11.5hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every 4 weeks.Long Day = 06:45 18:15

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
• Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
• Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
• Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
• Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
• Preparation of the clinical area.
• Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.

What you need to succeed:

• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
• Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

About us

What you get in return

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
• Christmas Day and New Years Day off
• 3x Salary life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• And much more

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our Recruitment Advisors are happy to support you with any questions or specific needs, you can find their contact details below. You can also request reasonable adjustments through our online form.

Job responsibilities

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
• Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
• Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
• Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
• Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
• Preparation of the clinical area.
• Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.

What you need to succeed:

• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
• Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• N/A
• N/A

Experience

• Experience working within a nursing team
• Experience working in a dialysis unit

Skills

• Good communication skills. Willingness to learn. Team Player. Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy. Flexibility.

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.