Job summary Closing Date 30.03.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 31.03.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.04.25 Department: Renal: Haemodialysis Unit, St Luke's Hospital, Bradford Hours: 37.5 You will be paid Trainee Rate (75% of the top of band 3 - £19,255 per annum) until you have completed the relevant renal modules Bradford Renal Services: Bradford is a rapidly developing Mulicultural City located on the M62 corridor giving easy access to all areas of the North. The city of Bradford is in a stage of rejuvenation and allows easy access to the major cities of both Leeds and Manchester, as well as being a stone's throw from the Yorkshire Dales. Main duties of the job Our 47 bedded chronic haemodialysis unit is located at St Luke's Hospital and we are focused on delivering renal replacement therapy to a diverse, multicultural group of patients from the City of Bradford & surrounding towns. We are part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and so have the advantage of a large multidisciplinary team to liaise with, whilst maintaining our own individual identity. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a Level 3 Qualification, wishing to commence/ progress and/or extend their experience in healthcare and gain knowledge & skills required to care for patients undergoing Haemodialysis. This post will offer a Health Care Worker joining this specialist area of practice an excellent learning opportunity. You will join a large, friendly, multidisciplinary team committed to ensuring that best evidence based practice influences the care delivered to the patients. The long term nature of the condition enables the team to build professional relationships with the patient group, without impacting on the Professional Code. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a comprehensive training/ teaching package during their initial 6 months to enable them to carry out the role of a Renal Support Worker. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-7076146 Job locations Ward F7/F8 St Lukes Hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring Experience of dealing with members of the public Skills Essential Basic IT skills Good verbal and written command of English Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience) Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence Record keeping and documentation Ability to respond to changes in patient condition Ability to work as a team member Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team Flexibility and adaptability Knowledge Essential Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests Qualifications Essential Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake) Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring Experience of dealing with members of the public Skills Essential Basic IT skills Good verbal and written command of English Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience) Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence Record keeping and documentation Ability to respond to changes in patient condition Ability to work as a team member Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team Flexibility and adaptability Knowledge Essential Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests Qualifications Essential Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake) Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care 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. Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ward F7/F8 St Lukes Hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)