Healthcare Assistant - Renal Centre

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for a motivated individual to assist nursing staff in a chronic haemodialysis unit. This role involves patient care and requires flexibility in working hours. Candidates with relevant experience and a degree or A level are encouraged to apply. Benefits include career development and optional flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loans

Membership for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have good insight into the role.
• Experience in customer service is required.
• Teamwork experience is essential.
• Recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment or rehab ward/unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in meeting the needs of patients receiving haemodialysis treatment.

Skills

Good understanding of Windows-based applications, e.g., MS Word, Excel

Customer Care training

Education

A level

Degree education

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our dedicated team of a 53-stationed chronic haemodialysis unit.

The successful candidate will assist registered nursing staff in caring for patients requiring haemodialysis and will become a member of the multidisciplinary care team.

The setting up and decontamination of equipment is a major part of this role. The work is routine, physically demanding, challenging, and highly rewarding.

Due to the specific nature of the role, candidates are strongly advised to call and arrange a visit to the department prior to applying.

Flexibility is essential - the unit operates:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7.00 am - 12.30 midnight
• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 7.00 am - 7.30 pm
• Closed on Sundays.

Candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre. Those successful at assessment will be invited to interview.

Main duties of the job

To assist qualified nursing staff in meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients receiving haemodialysis treatment.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll gain an unparalleled experience and accelerate your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition schemes, and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, or memberships for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. We will consider applications for flexible, part-time, or job-share arrangements. Please discuss this at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached Job Description with the job advert for details.

Person Specification

• A level
• Degree education

Experience

• Good insight into the role
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in teamwork
• Recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment or rehab ward/unit

Skills/Knowledge

• Good understanding of Windows-based applications, e.g., MS Word, Excel
• Customer Care training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. A disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.