Job Description
The opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 HCA to work in the Haemodialysis unit based at Dartford, Kent.
Any HCA who has NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification who is interested in developing their knowledge and skills while caring for patients requiring haemodialysis treatment please apply.
As a HCA you will acts as a support for our patients and RNs
We offer support in developing skills in haemodialysis
If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to supporting patient and staff to deliver high quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.
1. Clinical Practice
To work under guidance from a registered nurse, following instructions and promptly reporting any problems.
You will be able to perform the following:
- To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
- To monitor and record patient’s clinical observations, as requested by a Registered Nurse
- To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s needs
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements
- To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples
- To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area.
- To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
- To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order tomeet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Customer Care/Administration
- To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environment
- To assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives
- To assist with clerical and ward administrative duties, including data management, photocopying, transporting of equipment/data/ paperwork to other departments
- To provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to the relevant person
- To maintain confidentiality at all times, in and out of the hospital environment
- To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Personal and Professional Development
- To adhere to, and work within the code of conduct for clinical support workers at King’s College Hospital
- To be able to identify with support own development needs, completing a competency document and learning objectives within a specified time frame and as agreed by manager
- To ensure own attendance at mandatory study days and training ( BLS, manual handling etc.) as required by ward/departmental manager
- To update skills and knowledge as required by the Trust
- To actively participate in annual individual performance review
- To undertake foundation degree and Haemodialysis Kidney Assessment Course.
Management
- To manage an agreed workload with supervision and support from colleagues and senior staff
- To work within and support the multidisciplinary team, contributing ideas toward future developments
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the care group and associated clinical areas within the Trust
- To participate in reflection and or clinical supervision sessions as provided
- To observe personal and collective responsibility for resource management
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital
- To be responsible with others for any specific risk management associated with the post, reporting and taking appropriate actions as necessary
General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
Infection Control Statement
- The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
- These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Working Conditions• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
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