To provide support to the Nursing team and ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
Participate in the assessment of patients prior to dialysis, correctly carrying out dialysis as prescribed, and other ongoing treatment.
Be responsible for maintaining dialysis supplies and ordering patient transport.
Develop own skills/competencies to support the patient and dialysis team, and contribute to the teaching of patients and new staff in dialysis techniques depending on the post holder achieving the required competencies.
Take on additional areas of responsibility as discussed and agreed during the 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.
Shifts are Early (07:00-15:00) and Late (11:00-19:00), with Long Days (07:00-19:00) Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern. No night shifts involved apart from working on Twilight (11:00-23:00).
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. In this role, you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition attending haemodialysis treatment three times a week.
We will provide the in-house training required to safely carry out your role in dialysis, including specific dialysis training and further development opportunities. You will have a Band 5 and Band 3 or 4 as a mentor while training in the unit to support your learning.
The main duties of this role include providing haemodialysis care to renal in and out-patients daily, including fluid management, recording observations, daily weights, intravenous medication, pressure sore prevention, vascular access care, and diabetes management.
Working for our organisation
We 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', 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. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education
* English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
Experience
* Previous full-time employment for at least a year.
* 6 months previous experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge
* Basic understanding of dialysis.
* Good understanding of the importance of infection control.
Personal / Professional Attributes
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to be a team player.
* An understanding of the role of a Dialysis Assistant.
Values
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Lijomon Sebastian, Job title: Ward Manager, Email address: lijomon.sebastian@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01622 397400.
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