Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Haemodialysis

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.

Are you interested in working with us? Developing your career? We would love to hear from you. Informal chats are welcomed. Contact: Unit Manager Bernard Barrios 01214244916 or Bernard.Barrios@uhb.nhs.uk

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 plan 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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could include AS/ A levels, Access to higher Education Diploma in health care support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3, BTEC national Diploma award or nationals.
• Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health.
• Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could include AS/ A levels, Access to higher Education Diploma in health care support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3, BTEC national Diploma award or nationals.
• Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health.
• Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility
• Previous experience working in a patient facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team.
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
• Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties which are different to that of a Band 2 Clinical Support worker.
• Can link the Trust values (Kind, Connected & Bold) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
• Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience.
• Can demonstrate ability / experience in supporting patients holistically.
  
  

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Good communication skills -- written and oral
• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work with competing priorities/ can demonstrate an understanding of workload and how to prioritise this.
• Ability to demonstrate numeracy skills associated with the role i.e. record volume of fluids/ drinks.
• Ability to demonstrate literacy skills associated with the role i.e. understanding of written information/ instructions/ duties including policy and procedures.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Bernard Barrios

Bernard.Barrios@uhb.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9016024

Job locations

Runcorn Road Dialysis Unit

36 Runcorn Road

Balsall Heath

West Midlands

B12 8RQ

Attachments

Job Description

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