About this role
Job summary
Your Role
We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in our busy dialysis unit.
Cardiff North Dialysis Unit is a dynamic 32 station unit providing haemodialysis treatment for 128 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust.
You will help keep the unit running smoothly by managing stock and supplies, supporting housekeeping tasks, and preparing the clinical area ready for patients attending their dialysis treatment.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role in a fast-paced environment. Whether you have previous experience or new to healthcare, well provide the training and support you need to succeed!
Key Details
Location: Cardiff North Renal Dialysis Unit, Unit C3 Avenue Industrial Estate, Croescadarn Close, Pentwyn, CF23 8HE. Free parking available on site.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Saturday on a rolling rota. No Sunday or night shifts!3 x 11.5hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every 4 weeks. Long Day = 06:45 18:15
Salary: £25,652
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities
- Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
- Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
- Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
- Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
- Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
- Preparation of the clinical area.
- Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
- Undertake housekeeping duties.
What you need to succeed
- Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
- Willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
- Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.
About us
What you get in return
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Paid breaks
- Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
- Christmas Day and New Years Day off
- 3x Salary life assurance
- Group income protection scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
- And much more
Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application! #WeAreTeamBB
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Your main responsibilities
- Provide general assistance to nursing staff with patient care in the treatment room.
- Liaise with transport and other departments in order to arrange appointments.
- Support the unit routine, by escorting patients to the wards, blood specimens and pharmacy errands.
- Monitor and record patients weights pre and post dialysis.
- Prepare and serve patients with refreshments.
- Preparation of the clinical area.
- Maintain stocks and supplies within the treatment areas.
- Undertake housekeeping duties.
What you need to succeed
- Team player with the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
- Willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy.
- Be detail focused with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- N/A
Desirable
- N/A
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience working in a dialysis unit
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Willingness to learn. Team Player. Able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy. Flexibility.
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
B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd
Address
Cardiff North Renal Dialysis Unit
Pentwyn
CF23 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)