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 Maidstone Renal Unit at Maidstone Hospital
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 (0700-15.00) and Late (11:00-19:00). Long Days (0700-19:00), Evenings (11:00-23:00),
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 be aware 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 hold a Certificate of Sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
As of 9th April, we can only sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for band 2/3 roles if we can demonstrate that we were unsuccessful in recruiting a candidate who does not require a visa. Given this change, it is unlikely that we will be able to sponsor any candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's including English and Math
- 18 months to 2 years previous experience as a HD Assistant at an Acute Trust
- Working towards NVQ II or III
Desirable
- Completed Care Certificate
- An interest in working towards foundation degree pathway
- NVQ II or III
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 18 - 2 years Dialysis experience
- Good interpersonal skills. 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
- Ability to be a team player.
Desirable
- Worked in acute ward
- Understand use of technology used to assess fistula flow and recirculation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Dialysis and HDF (Pre Dilution & Post Dilution)
- Good understanding of infection control and aseptic, or non-touch techniques.
Desirable
- Understand about UF Profilling and Sodium Profilling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's including English and Math
- 18 months to 2 years previous experience as a HD Assistant at an Acute Trust
- Working towards NVQ II or III
Desirable
- Completed Care Certificate
- An interest in working towards foundation degree pathway
- NVQ II or III
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 18 - 2 years Dialysis experience
- Good interpersonal skills. 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
- Ability to be a team player.
Desirable
- Worked in acute ward
- Understand use of technology used to assess fistula flow and recirculation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Dialysis and HDF (Pre Dilution & Post Dilution)
- Good understanding of infection control and aseptic, or non-touch techniques.
Desirable
- Understand about UF Profilling and Sodium Profilling
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).
