Renal Support Workers

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 September 2024

Job summary

Closing Date: 30.09.24 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 01.10.24

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.10.24

We are looking for motivated, hardworking, caring, and compassionate individuals, looking to start a rewarding career as a Renal Support Worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role of a Renal Support Worker is varied, both equally challenging and rewarding, you will be at the forefront of providing direct patient care. Assisting patients alongside the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of this role. Whilst also supporting Registered Nurse, Nursing Associates, and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in your department and across the wider Organisation.

You should be able to demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, alongside excellent communication, and interpersonal skills as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the patients' healthcare experiences by contributing to the on-going support of the patients and their relative/visitors.

Whether you have previous experience in Renal or are an experienced individual looking to progress, we will provide you with training for the role, support and career development and progression opportunities and welcome your application. Can this first bit be in the Job Overview section?

Main duties of the job

Flexible Working: If you would like to discuss the flexible working options for the role, please contact the email/phone number provided on this job advertisement.

Full time hours = 37.5 Hrs

Part time hours = 23.5 Hrs to 30 Hrs.

The Minimum required hours for this role are = 23.5 Hrs.

Please also be aware that if you are successfully appointed to the role following shortlisting and an interview, you will be required to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Bootcamp in your first two weeks of joining Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Bootcamp takes place over 2 weeks and is Monday to Friday 8:00 until 16:30pm every day. After completing the bootcamp you will join the multi-disciplinary team in your allocated Ward / Department.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We value people
We are one team
We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-24-6647742

Job locations

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee**
Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring
Experience of dealing with members of the public

Skills

Essential

Basic IT skills
Good verbal and written command of English
Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
Record keeping and documentation
Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Ability to work as a team member
Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee**
Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring
Experience of dealing with members of the public

Skills

Essential

Basic IT skills
Good verbal and written command of English
Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
Record keeping and documentation
Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Ability to work as a team member
Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Ayesha Orlanda

ayesha.orlanda@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-24-6647742

Job locations

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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