Job summary
Trainee/ Dialysis Assistants required to work in the Tameside Renal Satellite Dialysis Unit.At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, our Dialysis Assistants take great pride in the essential work they do.Right now, we're looking for dedicated, efficient but above all; hugely caring and aspiring Dialysis Assistants to join our teams. The Dialysis Assistants areat the heart of each unit and as such you will form a vital part of the team at the forefront of delivering haemodialysis treatment to our patients. You will do this by communicating effectively and with compassion and assisting them with their personal needs and mobility, supporting with eating and drinking and recording observations. You will need to have:
An NVQ or apprenticeship Level 2 in Adult Health Care
Excellent communication and listening skillsA friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate communication styleA strong ability to engage with patients, visitors and colleaguesThe ability to work well in a team
You will be required to complete a dialysis training competency package which, when competent will enable you to support the patient by being involved in initiating, monitoring and completing dialysis treatment. We will support all successful candidates to complete the Haemodialysis Foundation Competencies whilst being paid as a Band 2 Trainee Dialysis Assistant and once these are achieved (which may take up to 6 months) you will then be paid as a Band 3 Dialysis Assistant.
Main duties of the job
Set up and maintain a safe area for dialysis.
Preparation of a haemodialysis machine including lining and priming.
Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment and Aseptic Non Touch Technique.
Commencing/ discontinuing haemodialysis treatment via vascular access i.e. central venous catheter, AVF or graft.
Correct decontamination of equipment.
Safe discharge from dialysis area
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in any health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Experience of working in a dialysis unit
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed general education
- Holds the Apprenticeship Level 2 in Care qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in care/Apprenticeship
- GCSE in maths + english
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to perform clinical skills/competencies to level 3 standard
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in any health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Experience of working in a dialysis unit
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed general education
- Holds the Apprenticeship Level 2 in Care qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in care/Apprenticeship
- GCSE in maths + english
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to perform clinical skills/competencies to level 3 standard
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Renal Satellite Dialysis Unit
Mellor Road
Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, Manchester
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
