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To provide support to the Nursing team and ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
Responsibilities include:
1. Participate in the assessment of patients prior to dialysis and correctly carry out dialysis as prescribed, along with other ongoing treatment.
2. Be responsible for maintaining dialysis supplies and ordering patient transport.
3. Develop own skills/competencies to support the patient and dialysis team, and contribute to the teaching of patients and new staff in dialysis techniques.
4. Take on additional areas of responsibility as discussed and agreed during the appraisal process.
5. Provide 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to expand their skills as you will learn to deliver haemodialysis to our outpatients at the main dialysis unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, which is the Thomas Becket Renal unit. This post is for 37.5 hours a week.
Shifts are Early (06:30-14:30), Late (11:40-19:30), and Long Days (06:30-19:30) from Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern. No night shifts are involved apart from working on Twilight (16:30-00:20).
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, has a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues, and can be a positive team member. You will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition and 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. You will have a Band 5 and Band 3 or 4 as a mentor while you are training in the unit to support your learning.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Velia Villaruel-Vibal
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: velia.villaruel-vibal@nhs.net
Telephone: 01227206691
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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