Renal Community Healthcare Support Worker

Band 3: 24937 - 26598 per annum

Contract Type : Permanent 

Hours: Full time and part time available

Job Purpose:

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of renal home therapy which is undertaken by patients in their homes. Our service covers areas in Hampshire Wiltshire West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. Whilst most of the PD patients are able to perform their own PD some require assistance with setting up their automated PD machines (APD) connecting and disconnecting to APD and performing manual drains or CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis).  The post holder will be supported by the PD senior nursing team to develop and practice within the Renal and Transplant Care Group to provide patient-centred quality care to patients who receive PD as a renal replacement therapy at home. The post holder will also support the renal service across the region through the transportation of items such as consumables blood specimens and other necessary items in addition to other activities required by the service.

• This will encompass the development of skills ensuring patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients relatives and colleagues with respect dignity and courtesy in accordance with our Trust values.
• Under the supervision of a registered health care professional the post holder will assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for patients on PD at home.
• Always ensuring that you act within your sphere of competence.
• Provide a range of clinical support as required to agreed individuals in a highly efficient manner.
• Work with those you support to develop a collaborative working partnership which positively contributes to their overall efficiency and role performance.

The post holder will:

1. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
2. Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all patients/visitors and staff at the Trust.
3. Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of the Governments policies on Health.
4. Develop an organisational culture that fosters collaborative working among all staff groups to ensure a focused commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes.
5. Act as an advocate for the Trust & its contribution to the Health Service arena through creating effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Comply with corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust. 
7. Support the Trust culture of collaborative flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes which support the Governments policies on public health.
8. If your employment is to a post that requires you to be registered with a professional body the continuation of your employment is conditional upon you continuing to be registered with the appropriate professional body. The Trust will require evidence of current registration.
9. In compliance with the Trusts practices and procedures associated with the control of infection you are required to:

• Adhere to Trust Infection Control Policies always assuring compliance with all defined infection control standards.
• Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Trust policy challenging those around you that do not.
• Challenge poor practice that could lead to the transmission of infection.

Proactively meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in your every day practice decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.

For additional information please see attached Job description

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• QCF or BTEC or equivalent (NVQ) Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health
• Or completion of NHSP Care Support Worker Development Programme with 3 months experience as a Health Care Support Worker an English and Maths qualification at Level 1
• Desire to deliver compassionate hands-on care in the hospital and community environment
• Competent to work independently in the community setting.
• Full UK drivers licence.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people in a care setting
• QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Experience in a healthcare setting as a Health Care Support Worker
• Competent in phlebotomy

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective patient/client care skills and ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to meet the minimum skill set within first twelve months of appointment with support and development where required.
• Confident driver with several years of driving experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people who are receiving peritoneal dialysis.
• IT skills
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Additional Information :

• We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time