Healthcare Assistant Dialysis Unit

Healthcare Assistant - Southport Dialysis Unit

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This position is an opportunity to work in the dialysis unit based on the site of Southport Hospital. You will be working under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers during their dialysis treatment.

We are a small team working together to achieve the best dialysis outcome for our patients. We are a 12‑station dialysis unit and dialyse our patients over six days. The unit is closed on a Sunday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

We are open on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 07.00 to 12 MN and on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 07.00 to 19.00.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Promotes effective communication within the multi‑disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
• Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
• General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds
• Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol
• Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
• Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, and reporting of incidents if they occur
• Attend to the needs of visitors and patients, particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved
• Care for patients’ property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy
• Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process
• Provide basic care and support to dialysis patients as required

Contact:
Kay Adamson (Ward Manager), Email: ka, Telephone: 0151 529 2166

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care