Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Wessex Kidney Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at Fareham Dialysis Unit. Based in the grounds of Fareham Community Hospital this nurse led satellite unit provides care for 150 Dialysis dependant patients. 

As part of a team working alongside other professionals you will witness first hand what a positive impact you can have on our patients and their lives. You will need to be organised, adaptable, resilient and hardworking. Enhanced training will be offered with the opportunity to gain further competencies with our Wessex Kidney Centre Development programme.

If you are ready to feel valued, in a friendly team where your work has real meaning then please get in touch. 

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, you will be working independently and assisting the team with the provision of high standard clinical care for a defined group of patients, working within your sphere of competence.
• Actively promote safe and effective working practices to prevent harm to the patients in your care.
• Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
• Communicating and working with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of care
• Assist in the assessment of patients undergoing Haemodialysis.
• Demonstrate an understanding for the appropriate monitoring and intervention of dialysis complications.
• Have the underpinning knowledge required in gaining access for dialysis.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including both ordering and overseeing stock levels.
• To act within your sphere of competence, seeking assistance/advice when outside job role scope. This post covers all areas within the WKC, but the base is in Fareham Dialysis Unit. 25 dialysis stations covering 2/3 shifts per day over a 6-day period.
• Have an underpinning knowledge of the basic principles of Haemodialysis.

Essential

• QCF or BTEC or equivalent (NVQ) Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health
• Level 2 GCSE's or equvilent 

Desirable

• NVQ III in dialysis or completed Renal HCSW development programme

Experience

Essential

• Experience/Specialist skills relating to Renal
• Desire to deliver compassionate hands-on care in the hospital/outpatient environment

Desirable

• Competent cannulating skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective patient/client care skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to meet the minimum skills set within first twelve months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills as defined in generic competency framework)

Desirable

• IT skills

Other

• Motivation to meet the patient's needs for self and others
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

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, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.