Dialysis Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
To provide support to the Nursing team. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
Participate in the assessment of patients prior to dialysis and the correctly carrying out dialysis as prescribed, and other and ongoing treatment.
Be responsible for maintaining dialysis supplies and the ordering of patient transport.
To develop own skills/competencies to support the patient and dialysis team. To contribute to the teaching of patients and other new staff in dialysis techniques depending on the post holder achieving the required competencies.
To take on additional areas of responsibility as discussed and agreed during appraisal process.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to expand their skills as you will be learning how to deliver haemodialysis to our outpatients on the dialysis unit at Maidstone Renal Unit. This post is for 37.5 hours a week .
Our shifts are Early (07:00-15:00) and Late (11:00-19:00). Long Days (07:00-19:00) Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern. No night shifts involved apart from working on Twilight which is (11:00-23:00).
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who attend haemodialysis treatment three times a week.
We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in dialysis which includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role. You will have a Band 5 and Band 3 or 4 as a mentor while you are training to the unit and support your learning.
The main duties of this role include providing haemodialysis care to renal in and out-patients on a daily basis including fluid management, recording observations, daily weights intravenous medication, pressure sore prevention, vascular access care and diabetes management.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job responsibilities
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If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Care certificate completed.
Experience
Essential
- Previous full-time employment for at least a year.
Desirable
- 6 months Previous experience in a health care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of dialysis
- Good understanding of the importance of infection control.
Desirable
- Customer service skills
Personal / Professional Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be a team player
Desirable
- An understanding of the role of a Dialysis Assistant
Values
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
Desirable
- Work effectively under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maidstone renal unit
Hermitage lane
Maidstone
ME169QQ
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
