Band 2 Health Care Assistant - Dialysis (Ward 301) Birmingham, England
Job description
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity that has opened up on our dialysis ward here on the QE site for a Health Care Assistant. You would be working with a very friendly, supportive and experienced team, caring for patients who are inpatients and chronic outpatients, who need to come to us for their life saving treatment. If you have been looking for a new career path or have always thought about getting into the caring profession then this would be the job for you.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse assist and support all members of the dialysis ward team. As part of this team the post holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of patient care maintaining at all times a caring and professional attitude towards patients undergoing treatment / investigation in hospital or satellite setting. Successful achievement of competencies and training is required to facilitate full undertaking of the role.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
1Clinical - on a daily basis.
1.1
Receive, direct and assist patients and relatives attending the Dialysis wards ensuring they understand the functions of the ward
1.2Prepare bed space and dialysis machines for treatment and strip following use and disinfect in accordance with Trust and ward infection control policies and guidelines. Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned between patient use and linen changed and store as required according to Trust policy.
1.3On an infrequent basis chaperone patients during examination by medical staff and assist in the undertaking of procedures. Be mindful of issues of culture and religion and ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
1.4In accordance with individual patient care, pre and post dialysis treatment undertake and accurately record observations of blood pressure, pulse, weight, temperature, waterlow and nutrition scores, as required by each patient, reporting back to registered nurse in charge. Undertake other observations as directed by the registered nurse.
1.5Observe and report to a qualified nurse all changes in a patient's physical and psychological condition.
1.6Assist in the repositioning of patients and the moving and handling of patients and dialysis machines and associated equipment used within the ward.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Desirable
- Functional skills Level 2 English Language and Maths Qualification or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language
- Care Certificate or evidence or Training & Development associated with Health Care Support Worker role
- Level 2/3 NVQ/ Diploma in Health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working / participating as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved
- Can articulate the reasons for training/ standards of practice and behaviour and how these may be demonstrated / relate to patient care and safety
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a care environment in the last 12 months
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills - written and oral
- Good time keeping
- Ability to work with competing priorities
- 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.
