Renal Support Worker

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The closing date is 29 September 2024

Job summary

Opportunity to join our existing and expanding team. The right candidate will be supported with three months supernumerary status to fully develop themselves into a renal support nurse capable of cannulating patients, commencing dialysis, on going observation and termination of dialysis. There will also be the opportunity to help support the out patient renal clinics that we hold alongside the unit.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Successful candidate will be responsible for the commencement, continuing care and termination of dialysis for a group of patient alongside a registered member of staff. They will also be expected to work in our renal outpatient department assisting in clinic.

About us

With over 20,000 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.

Opportunity to join our existing and expanding team. The right candidate will be supported with three months supernumerary status to fully develop themselves into a renal support nurse capable of cannulating patients, commencing dialysis, on going observation and termination of dialysis. There will also be the opportunity to help support the out patient renal clinics that we hold alongside the unit. All training will be provided during a three month supernumerary period.

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6535389-A

Job locations

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidate will be responsible for the commencement, continuing care and termination of dialysis for a group of patient alongside a registered member of staff. They will also be expected to work in our renal outpatient department assisting in clinic.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidate will be responsible for the commencement, continuing care and termination of dialysis for a group of patient alongside a registered member of staff. They will also be expected to work in our renal outpatient department assisting in clinic.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Acute experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
  • Dialysis experience

Education

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment.

Desirable

  • Venapuncture
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Acute experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
  • Dialysis experience

Education

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment.

Desirable

  • Venapuncture

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Damion Abbey

damion.abbey@nuh.nhs.uk

01623672290

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6535389-A

Job locations

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Supporting documents

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