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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Fareham Dialysis Unit
| Posting date: | 25 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO31 7DQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C8192-24-0195 |
Summary
Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Use of Resources Ensure all possible steps are taken to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with Trust policies. Meet the needs of a specified group of patients under the direction of a registered healthcare professional. Acting within your sphere of competence at all times as determined by the minimum skill set for HCSWs. Provide care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene and physical comfort, ensuring that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Work in partnership with patients to respect their rights and choices. Recognise patient's needs and changing condition and respond appropriately and effectively. Assist in the emergency resuscitation of patients as per Portsmouth Hospitals Resuscitation Policy. Assist the patient in all activities of daily Maintain dignity, comfort, and sensitivity of patients and their relatives during end of life care. Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and ensure the following of Trust Policy regarding Infection Control and Prevention. Report adverse incidents in accordance with Trust policy. Record and report information ono patient administration systems in written and electronic format, including assisting generic admin duties to assist the team. Promote and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication at all times with patients, relatives and colleagues recognising the need for tact, consideration and confidentiality. Requirement to work in environment with unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids. Assist in the assessment and care of patients undergoing haemodialysis. To maintain safe practice in a safe environment, participating in the development of procedures to minimise the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and exposure to blood inherent in the dialysis process. To demonstrate an understanding of the principles and underpinning knowledge required in gaining access for dialysis. To maintain a high degree of coordination and dexterity when cannulating access for dialysis. Ability to use the dialysis machines required to dialyse patients. To be able to prepare, use and clean said equipment. To demonstrate an understanding for the appropriate monitoring and intervention of dialysis complications. To have knowledge of the basic principles of haemodialysis. Team Working Undertake specific organisational and administrative duties as required. Assist other clinical areas within the Trust as the clinical situation and staffing levels require Participate in innovation and quality of healthcare by attending ward or department meetings, participate in projects, including audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role. Act as a link or associate link for a specific area of practice, e.g. health and safety, infection control Take part in the orientation/induction of new HCSWs and provide support and development to enable them to develop the skills and knowledge required for their role. Treat all patients and colleagues with respect in accordance with Trust values and Equality and Diversity Policy. Professional Education and Development Role Complete the Trust Competency Framework for HCSWs and achieve the minimum skill set (list of competencies as defined in generic competency framework). Maintaining own learning record of evidence. Develop skills relevant to role in clinical speciality as identified by ward/department leader and in accordance with Trust Policies. Recognise the need to participate in ongoing personal development by attending essential training for the role. Participate fully in the Appraisal and Development Review Process.