Health Care Assistant - Broadgreen Dialysis Unit

An exciting opportunity for has arisen to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care at the renal dialysis clinic situated in the grounds of Broadgreen hospital.

The post is part time, 18 hours a week.

You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to patients and relatives.

We currently have 24 stations running from 07:00 hours until Midnight, Monday - Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

We also have haemodialysis units at Lower ground Royal Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens and Halton hospitals and there may be occasions when you will be asked to support at one of these clinics.

If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.

Main duties of the job

The role involves setting up the dialysis machines and stripping and cleaning dialysis machines after treatment, requesting monthly blood samples via ICE, taking patient observations and assisting patients on and off dialysis chairs / beds.Post holders will also have responsibilities that include recording daily fridge temperatures, water flushing, and providing patients with refreshments,The post is open to applicants currently working as band 2 or band 3 health care assistants in a hospital setting who are interested in pursuing and developing a career within renal dialysis setting. Training at the dialysis clinic will be provided. You will be supported and trained under the supervision of our experienced and dedicated renal team.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

About the employer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.