Job responsibilities
Renal Support Worker will have completed a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care with Renal Modules + on employment complete COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: The Administration of Medication by Renal Support Workers Renal Services,
Trainee Renal Support Worker will have a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care & will need to fulfil the additional criteria below as a trainee during their Probationary period:
Will need to undertake an in house training programme to learn the appropriate skills and acquire the appropriate knowledge necessary to carry out the role of Renal Support Worker :
this is to include completion of :
- Practical Course with Competency Assessment,
- Knowledge assessment
- COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: The Administration of Medication by Renal Support Workers Renal Services, Bradford
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
General Healthcare Responsibilities
- Assist individual patients with all care needs within department under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse or other registered professional.
- Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives during their time in the department and during transition to other care environments.
- Provide assistance and support of patients during long and potentially difficult procedures for e.g. tunnelled central venous catheter insertion/removal which require monitoring the condition/progress of the patient during the procedure.
- Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
- Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
- Provide patients with information about the department and specified procedures as necessary, answering questions / providing additional advice as required.
- Support the nursing team in care delivery to patients in specialist areas of the department to include commencing & discontinuing haemodialysis via both central venous catheter and arterio-venous fistula/graft
- Assessment of patients condition through measuring and recording observations, for e.g. Blood pressure, Pulse, Blood glucose, pulse-oximetry,using medical devices as appropriate.
- Accurately record and interpret observations and using initiative, observational skills and judgement respond to patients changing condition and to implement care, according to departmental protocols/care pathways as appropriate, including instigating emergency procedures, and report/ refer to qualified nursing staff any abnormalities as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively to ensure appropriated handover of information to all service users, including verbal and clear, concise written information, respecting confidentiality.
- To assist and enable the patient to achieve all activities of daily living encouraging independence and promoting health, whilst maintaining patients dignity with the department.
- Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
- Participate in clerical duties as required.
- To be responsible for assisting the team to promote and maintain a safe and clean environment ensuring that equipment and surrounding areas are maintained to a set standard, including clinical and sharps waste and decontamination of specific equipment following Renal Unit & BTHFT Policies
- To be actively involved in the departments infection prevention and control programme, to achieve local and national infection control standards and targets.
- Participating in stock control and putting away stock deliveries.
- Answering the telephone and recording or relaying messages timely and accurately and any other appropriate administration/clerical duties.
- Contribute to minimising the effect of disruptive, abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse, complying at all times for Health & Safety/Risk Management detailed below.
- Be aware and contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
- Safe handling and transfer of specimens to pathology.
- Provide safe transfer of patients by escorting to wards and departments as necessary.
- Undertake a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure, and due to the nature of the procedure being undertaken, there is a requirement to have a knowledge of how to deal with related non-routine activities, such as dealing with complications, answering questions, or monitoring progress during/following the procedure.
- Such procedures include but are not limited to :
Commencing haemodialysis/haemodiafiltration via central venous catheters and arterio-venous fistula/graft
Discontinuing haemodialysis/haemodiafiltration via central venous catheter and arterio-venous fistula/graft
Assessing exits sites each session & redressing exit sites at a minimum weekly(as per policy).
Administration of On-Line Fluid in the event of hypotensive episode /cramps on dialysis.
Obtaining of blood samples in accordance with unit policies
- Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post.
Health and Safety/Risk Management
The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System.
Equality and Diversity
The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's polices and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staffand visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc".
Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Patient and Public Involvement
All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006.
Respect for Patient Confidentiality
The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent Health care associated infections. This includes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control training as provided by the Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard infection control precautions including Hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control. Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust.
Environment and Sustainability
All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner.
- COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal All agencies within the Trust
External Care agencies outside the Trust relating to patient care
- SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The post holder works as part of a Division based on both Trust sites. May be required to work unsocial hours as part of a shift pattern, including nights, evening, weekends and bank holidays.
