HealthCare Support Worker, Renal Post Transplant Clinic

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Will work closely with the trained staff to provide optimum patient care for post renal transplant patients.
• Monitor and organise routine bloods and urine samples.
• Simple wound dressing.
• Adherence to Infection control measures.
• Accurate and timely observations., The role will include welcoming and preparing patients for clinic, undertaking delegated clinical observations, supporting phlebotomy and other clinical procedures within own competence, recording accurate patient
• Assisting nursing and medical staff.
• Recognise and promptly elevate any changes in patient condition, concerns or abnormal observation to a registered nurse.
• Support effective patient flow through clinic to minimise unnecessary delays and improve the patient experience.
• Check, maintain and replenish clinical stock and report shortages or equipment faults promptly.
• Maintain competence through training, supervision and ongoing development relevant to role.
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements, health and safety standards and the limits of the Band 3 scope of practice.
• Contribute to qualify improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient safety, clinic efficiency, patient flow and patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with registered nurses, doctors, administrative staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team, responding appropriately to queries and concerns.
• Support infection prevention and control measures, including appropriate cleaning and preparation of clinical areas and equipment.

  Are you a caring, enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to make a difference to patients living with kidney disease?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly Renal Outpatients team. You will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey, assisting with clinical procedures, carrying out observations, and providing high-quality care in a busy and rewarding environment. Working alongside nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient experience are essential. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided. If you are passionate about caring for others and would like to develop your skills within a specialist renal service, we would love to hear from you.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the front-line of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.