Dialysis Assistant
Job Description
Job title: Dialysis Assistant
Company: NHS
Job description: 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 jobThis 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 main dialysis unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital which is Thomas Becket Renal unit. This post is for 37.5 hours a week.Our shifts are Early (06:30-14:30) and Late (11:40-19:30). Long Days (06:30-19:30)Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern. No night shifts involved apart from working on Twilight which is (16:30-00:20).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 usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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.Date posted11 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6537KCHJob locationsKent & Canterbury HospitalEthelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Previous full time employment for at least a year.
Desirable
- 6 months Previous experience in a health care setting
QualificationsEssential
- Good standard of general education English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ 2
KnowledgeEssential
- Basic understanding of dialysis
- Good understanding of the importance of infection control.
Desirable
- Customer service skills
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Previous full time employment for at least a year.
Desirable
- 6 months Previous experience in a health care setting
QualificationsEssential
- Good standard of general education English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ 2
KnowledgeEssential
- Basic understanding of dialysis
- Good understanding of the importance of infection control.
Desirable
- Customer service skills
