Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a full-time Band 3 HCA into the Home Haemodialysis Training Team to help with the training of patients wishing to do their own dialysis at home. You will be based primarily in the Renal Unit at the City Campus of NUH and will work alongside the Home HD Training nurses supporting patients as they train to do their own dialysis. You may also be asked to visit patients at home to offer guidance and support when patients first transition to the home.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Work as a member of the Home Haemodialysis Training Team to support the training needs of patients and their carers whilst they learn to do their own dialysis, providing a high standard of care and support, both in the hospital and also in the home setting when needed.
2. Guide and assist patients and/or their carers in learning to set up and operate their dialysis machine and other equipment.
3. Guide and assist the patient/carer in learning to cannulate their fistula.
4. Guide and assist the patient/carer in safely using their dialysis access to facilitate dialysis where appropriate.
5. Deliver high-quality holistic care under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, in the hospital and the home setting.
6. Deliver efficient and effective care and communication between the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and carers.
7. Access to a car and hold a full UK driving license is required.
8. Previous dialysis experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
9. Guide and support patients as they learn to set up and prepare their dialysis machine.
10. Support patients as they learn to insert their own needles for dialysis.
11. Guide and support patients as they learn how to deal with unexpected alarms and situations whilst having dialysis.
About Us
The Renal CAPD/Home Therapies team support patients who have dialysis at home. We are an autonomous team who work closely together to ensure our patients are kept safe and well whilst carrying out their own treatments at home.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Date Posted
06 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference Number
164-7033660
Job Locations
Nottingham Renal Unit, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: Nottingham Renal Unit, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Employer's Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
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