Job overview

*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 have some 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.

Working for our organisation

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.