Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to expand their current dialysis skills in the health care setting, as a band 3 dialysis Assistant you will be learning how to support the delivery of Haemodialysis to our outpatient's on the main dialysis unit at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Thomas Becket Renal unit. You will be required to safely establish patients on to dialysis and undertake their care according to local protocols and procedures. Looking after these group of patients who require treatment three times a week Use own advanced skills competence and experience, to support patients in developing dialysis skills (shared care), and support new staff joining the service to achieve the required competencies to carry out safe dialysis. Work with the trained nurses in supervising and mentoring the junior dialysis assistants Main duties of the job You will be required to work Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern no nights involved apart working on a twilight / evening shift and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Our shifts are Early (06:30-14:30) and Late (11:40-19:30). Long Days (06:30-19:30), Evenings (16:30-00:20), Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who attend the unit 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 registered nurse and band 4 as a mentor while you are orientated to the unit and support your learning. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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 posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-6533KCH Job locations Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 1TR Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's including English and Math Working towards NVQ II or III Desirable An interest in working towards foundation degree pathway NVQ II or III Completed Care Certificate Clinical Skills and Experience Essential 18 - 2 years Dialysis experience An understanding of the role of a Dialysis Assistant Ability to cannulate routine and also more complex arteriovenous fistulae or grafts for dialysis purposes. To be able to deal with all types of dialysis related procedures and the ability to problem solve in some situations Good understanding of dialysis and associated dialysis techniques. Good understanding of infection control and aseptic, or non- touch techniques. Desirable Understanding of different UF profiles, and haemodiafiltration Understand use of technology used to assess fistula flow and recirculation. Knowledge Essential Understanding of Dialysis and HDF (Pre Dilution & Post Dilution) Desirable Understand about UF Profilling and Sodium Profilling Governance Essential Awareness of incident reporting Desirable Importance of documentation standards with record keeping Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's including English and Math Working towards NVQ II or III Desirable An interest in working towards foundation degree pathway NVQ II or III Completed Care Certificate Clinical Skills and Experience Essential 18 - 2 years Dialysis experience An understanding of the role of a Dialysis Assistant Ability to cannulate routine and also more complex arteriovenous fistulae or grafts for dialysis purposes. To be able to deal with all types of dialysis related procedures and the ability to problem solve in some situations Good understanding of dialysis and associated dialysis techniques. Good understanding of infection control and aseptic, or non- touch techniques. Desirable Understanding of different UF profiles, and haemodiafiltration Understand use of technology used to assess fistula flow and recirculation. Knowledge Essential Understanding of Dialysis and HDF (Pre Dilution & Post Dilution) Desirable Understand about UF Profilling and Sodium Profilling Governance Essential Awareness of incident reporting Desirable Importance of documentation standards with record keeping 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 1TR Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)