Job summaryBAND 3 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTDo you want to do something a bit different?We are looking for 2 enthusiastic HCAs to join our team who work mainly in the community. The role involves visiting patients in their own home to help them set up their dialysis machines. A car is provided for the visits, and it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence.Working hours are 7.30 - 15.30 and occasional late shifts 12.30 - 20.00 and includes weekends and Bank Holidays.You will part of a small team within Renal Services and full training will be given.If you are interested, please contact Natalie Millidge or any of the PD Nurses on Ext. 28308 for more information.Main duties of the jobResponsible for own actions, ensuring all patient interactions/observations are communicated to the appropriate healthcare practitioner.Undertake visits to patients homes in order to set up dialysis machineUndertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices. Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriateDemonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management e.g cannulation/ECG where agreedOrganise own daily workload e.g use and cleaning of identified medical and non-medical equipment (beds, hoists etcClosing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interestedAbout usUniversity 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 forefront 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 (uhcw.nhs.uk)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.Job descriptionJob responsibilities]['Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the ward and rolUtilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient datSupport the team in expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical neeSupport staff and patients exposed to difficult situations arising in the clinical area e.g after receipt of bad news or following an unexpected evenMaintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all timesPromote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazardsFor further details of the role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsExperienceEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsKnowledgeEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsSkillsEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUHCW NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXEmployer's websitehttps://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)