Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant - Westmorland Renal Centre
Band 2
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team at the “Westmorland Renal Centre” Kendal. We offer in centre Haemodialysis, Home Therapies and Outpatient clinics.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a “can do attitude”. Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential, along with the ability to work flexible shift patterns which include twilight shifts.
Training opportunities’ and staff support will be available for continuous professional development.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Louise or Ann, Unit Sisters on 01539 716611
Main duties of the job
We require the individual to be forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. In addition to development of clinical skills, candidates must be committed to completing the required clinical skills training that form part of this role. The successful candidate will join our team and deliver a range of care needs to our patients.
In return you will be fully supported by colleagues who are committed to teaching and nurturing. We recognise that our staffs are our most valuable resource and we are proud of the excellent levels of service our team provides to our service users and the dedication and professionalism of our staff
You will be responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of the team leader/nurse in charge
You will need to be flexible in your working hours to work shifts/unsocial hours including twilights as required
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are and how we behave.
- Caring and compassionate. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, doing everything we can to show we care.
- Recognising individuality. We respect, value and respond to every person’s individual needs.
- Seeking to involve. We will always involve you in making decisions about your care and treatment, and are always open and honest.
- Team working. We work together as one team, and involve patients, families, and other services, to provide the best care possible.
- Taking personal responsibility. We each take personal responsibility to give the highest standards of care and deliver a service we can always be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills
- Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of dealing with the public
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in a care environment
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Berry
- Job title
- Unit Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539716617
- Additional information
Ann Hamilton Clinical lead
01539716611
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