Health Care Assistant - Renal Haemodialysis

Job summary

Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean and personal care to the highest standards.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification to join the team at the Bolton Kidney Care Centre.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Renal Managed Clinical Network for the West of Greater Manchester, we have Haemodialysis services based at Bolton Kidney Care Centre.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of caring for patients with complex long term conditions and a clear commitment to providing high quality care.

A team player and willing to learn in this area of nursing, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In return, we can provide you with excellent renal specific education and Haemodialysis competency training in a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development in this highly specialist area.

If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and want a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience of working on a haemodialysis Unit
• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills