An exciting position has become available in the dialysis unit for a highly skilled haemodialysis assistant practitioner.
Previous experience in dialysis is desirable, but candidates will be supported to obtain all knowledge, skills, and competencies required of the Assistant Practitioner role. Experience in a care setting is essential, and a care certificate is desirable, but we have support in place to train the right candidate to obtain the necessary qualifications and skills to fulfill this role.
The successful candidate should ideally either already hold an Assistant Practitioner, Nursing Associate qualification or equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake the Apprentice Assistant Practitioner course to gain the qualification. Band 3 will be paid until course completion for these candidates.
Responsibilities
* Providing a warm, friendly welcome to patients, ensuring their needs and comfort are met during their stay in the unit, so excellent communication skills are essential to the role.
* Demonstrating aspirations and a passion for gaining knowledge and skills, through completing competencies to develop into an excellent practitioner.
* The role involves setting up the unit, stock control, ordering, and programming dialysis machines.
* Managing dialysis access, both needling of fistulas, and grafts plus dialysis catheters in order to deliver effective dialysis.
* Needling of complex access under guidance; full training will be given.
* Link role/area of specialist interest that enhances care in the unit and an enthusiasm to share knowledge with the team.
* Be passionate about acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, and be confident in the ability to escalate concerns and discuss patient care with MDT, external agencies, and significant others.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Thompson Job title: Senior Sister Email address: claire.thompson@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305 255345
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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