Renal Care Assistant

Job summaryPeterborough Community Team 1 part time care assistant working 28 hours per week We are looking for 1 part time health care assistants to join our small renal community team in Peterborough. The post is for 28 hours per week to be worked over 4 days between Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8am to 8pm. The post is varied and will involve: Assisting the trained staff in caring for the patients in their own home and within the unit Visiting patients to commence their peritoneal dialysis treatment and disconnect them Performing blood test as required Performing other tests as requested Assisting in the clinics You will need to have good communication skills, good IT skills and be a team player and able to work on your own Renal experience is not necessary as full training will be given Car driver is essential for this roleFor further information please contact Sam Bradshaw community sister on 07921545787 or Claire Girardi deputy sister on 07535150308 Main duties of the jobAssisting the trained staff in caring for the patients in their own home and within the unit Visiting patients to commence their peritoneal dialysis treatment and disconnect them Performing blood test as required Performing other tests as requested Assisting in the clinics About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/Job description Job responsibilitiesUndertake specified direct and indirect care and clinical and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse/health care professional. Provide clinical and non-clinical support to the multi- professional team under the direction of an appropriate registered health care professional. Support the delivery of effective health care to patients/service users by undertaking duties as identified by the multi- professional team. Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by the Ward/Unit Manager, Registered Nurse/health care professional. Maintain healthy working relationships with the multi-professional team, patient andusers. Undertake specified and unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the registered health care professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency- based training agreed by the Trust. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)Job description Job responsibilitiesUndertake specified direct and indirect care and clinical and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse/health care professional. Provide clinical and non-clinical support to the multi- professional team under the direction of an appropriate registered health care professional. Support the delivery of effective health care to patients/service users by undertaking duties as identified by the multi- professional team. Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by the Ward/Unit Manager, Registered Nurse/health care professional. Maintain healthy working relationships with the multi-professional team, patient andusers. Undertake specified and unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the registered health care professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency- based training agreed by the Trust. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)Person Specification essential Essential at least 18 months health care experience Desirable renal experience experience in the community setting essential Essential good communication skills essential Essential good team work essential Essential good organisational skills Person Specification essential Essential at least 18 months health care experience Desirable renal experience experience in the community setting essential Essential good communication skills essential Essential good team work essential Essential good organisational skills Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust AddressPeterborough community team Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough PeterboroughPE3 9GZ Employer's website