Job summary
To assist with direct care of renal patients undergoing haemodialysis as delegated to and supervised by registered nurses/health care professional. To participate as second on call to provide 1:1 emergency out of hours dialysis, including assisting the Doctor in the Renal Procedure room with dialysis access. This role will include twilight shifts
Main duties of the job
Assist with the direct care of patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. Participate in on- call service. Participate in twilight shifts. Safely and accurately record patients observations pre, during and post dialysis, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/healthcare professional. To ensure dialysis machines are lined, primed and then cleaned correctly for the next patient. To undertaken a weekly stock check and order the required consumables. Work within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with the direct care of patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. Participate in on- call service. Participate in twilight shifts. Safely and accurately record patients observations pre, during and post dialysis, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/healthcare professional. To ensure dialysis machines are lined, primed and then cleaned correctly for the next patient. To undertaken a weekly stock check and order the required consumables. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Assist with shared care training of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with the direct care of patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. Participate in on- call service. Participate in twilight shifts. Safely and accurately record patients observations pre, during and post dialysis, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/healthcare professional. To ensure dialysis machines are lined, primed and then cleaned correctly for the next patient. To undertaken a weekly stock check and order the required consumables. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Assist with shared care training of patients.
Person Specification
appilcation form and interview
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Worked in health care acute setting
Desirable
- Previous dialysis experience
Person Specification
appilcation form and interview
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Worked in health care acute setting
Desirable
- Previous dialysis experience
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
