About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Clinical Support Worker - Bedford Renal Unit who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for a passionate and committed person to be an integral part of our team and demonstrate a willingness to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in caring for renal haemodialysis patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
If you are successfully shortlisted you will need to sit a role related assessment.
Providing assistance to the nursing team in the process of haemodialysis and working collaboratively and co-operatively to meet the needs of patient's and their families within the sphere of your level of competence related to in-service training, at the discretion of the unit manager.
Prepare each individuals environment, equipment and materials appropriately for the procedure prior to starting the procedure.
Be responsible for the accurate recording of clinical observations and data relating to patients care, ensuring any concerns are discussed with the senior colleagues.
Involve patients and carers /relatives in shared decision making and provide reassurance and support to patients and carers /family.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures
Previous Experience Desirable
Experience of healthcare or care work Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
Qualifications/Training Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Math
Desirable
Care Certificate Health and Social Care Level 2
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively people with varying levels of understanding Evidence of being self-motivated Evidence of working effectively as part of a team Basic IT skills - ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment Ability to work to deadlines Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
Desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
Other Requirements Essential
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day
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 East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Bedford Renal Unit
Elms Industrial Estate
Bedford
MK41 0JW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)