1. Healthcare assistant OFFERING: RESPONISIBILITIES: REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a
Healthcare assistant
For our clinic in Thamesmead
Job Reference: KSHCA009
OFFERING:
We have an exciting opportunity in our new purpose built Renal Unit in Thamesmead for a healthcare assistant who wants to make a difference in our patient’s lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme ‘d Academy’.
RESPONISIBILITIES:
• To support the nursing team and undertake duties as directed by a registered nurse • To escort patients to and from the clinical area to the waiting areas or transport
• To serve patient drinks and snacks during treatment as required
• To undertake basic health checks with patients pre and post dialysis including weight and blood pressure
• To check and clean equipment following appropriate training
• To assist with patient documentation as appropriate
• To prepare, restore and maintain areas and equipment for clinical treatments, ensuring that supplies and machines are readily available.
• Act as an assigned member of staff for a group of patients ensuring ‘great care‘ is provided at all times
• Proactively participate in quality and service improvement programmes
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must to educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent & working towards level 3
• Ideally previous experience in hospital and healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team
• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written) with fluency in English
GROW WITH US!
• Full Time hours per week
• Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from to (No Nights* or Sunday working)
• Competitive Salary , Unsocial Payments*, Location Allowance*
• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service
• Life Assurance, Discounted Fitness/Gym Membership, Auto-Enrolment Company Pension
• Post subject to References, Identification, DBS & OH checks
• Relocation allowance *
* where applicable/dependent on clinic
Diaverum is one of the world‘s leading providers of renal care with a strong patient focus. Our experience in renal care dates back more than 20 years and we have been at the forefront of the industry ever since. Operations currently span 20 countries with over 9,000 motivated employees who serve a patient base of more than 26,000 individuals.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF A TEAM THAT SHAPES THE INDUSTRY? Please send your CV including possible starting date and salary expectations to the Human Resources Department For more information about Diaverum, please visit our Website: