Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

Do you want to do something a bit different?

We are looking for enthusiastic HCAs to join our team who work mainly in the community. The role involves visiting patients in their own home to help them set up their dialysis machines. A car is provided for the visits, and it is essential that you hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Working hours are 0730 - 1530 and occasional late shifts 1230 - 2000 and includes weekends and Bank Holidays.

You will part of a small team within Renal Services and full training will be given.

If you are interested, please contact Natalie Millidge or any of the PD Nurses on Ext. 28308 for more information.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

1. Responsible for own actions, ensuring all patient interactions/observations are communicated to the appropriate healthcare practitioner.
2. Undertake visits to patients homes in order to set up dialysis machine
3. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices. Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriate
4. Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management e.g cannulation/ECG where agreed
5. Organise own daily workload e.g use and cleaning of identified medical and non-medical equipment (beds, hoists et

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.