Health Care Assistant - Bracknell Dialysis Unit

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 March 2025

Job summary

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE A CARE CERTIFICATE.

Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

HCA will be expected to perform renal-specific competences relating to haemodialysis skills. You will be trained in these abilities. You will be required to havesome renal specialised knowledge to be able to provide excellent care to the haemodialysis patients. The HCA haemodialysis skills clinical competencies will thus also need to be fulfilled. Following the training, you will be expected to perform these renal specific skills duties among others as an HCA assigned on the Acute Dialysis Team or in the Chronic Haemodialysis Units.

Preparation of equipment for haemodialysis.
Pre & post HD observations- blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, glucose monitoring.
Pre & post HD weighing of patients including calculation of wheelchair weight.
Assisting patients with manual handling- transfer using hoist/ Banana board or SARA Steady.
Using of therapy monitor.
Lining & priming of HD machines.
Disconnecting of patients from HD (patients with fistula as vascular access).
Cleaning/ Disinfecting of HD machines.
Appropriate segregation & disposal of waste.
HD materials stocking levels and ordering.
To use online Transport booking system (SCAS).
Efficient in using renal IT system- CV5.
To escalate concerns when observed in a timely and appropriate manner to the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an acute hospital setting. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner:

Acting always in the patient's best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to clinical area following training and assessment of competence e.g. performing venepuncture, cannulation and escorting patients.

Provides enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to ensure their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met.

Provides supervision and guidance to junior / less-experienced staff.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

Compassionate
Aspirational
Resourceful
Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6993461NCG

Job locations

Bracknell Dialysis Unit, RBH Bracknell Healthspace

Eastern gate, Brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Person Specification

Education/Qualification and Training

Essential

Completed Care Certificate
Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification and Training

Essential

Completed Care Certificate
Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty.

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.