Renal Dialysis Assistant
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team as part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Renal services, which also includes a satellite unit at Easingwold and a second satellite unit in Harrogate.
We are afriendly, forward-thinking service and have a track record for developing and implementingnew ideas, which improve the lives of dialysis patients. We are looking for an individual with drive, enthusiasm and an ability to form effective working relationships.
Dialysis is a specialised but very rewarding form of nursing, so if you are keen to learn new skills and enjoy working in a team then this could be the job for you.
You would be based at York but may occasionally be asked to cover shifts at Easingwold or Harrogate. A comprehensive training package is provided for all new staff.
Applicants must have dialysis experience.
Main duties of the job
- To support the team in the clinic area and to provide care within agreed competencies, as per instructed by a registered nurse - prepare, restore and maintain areas, equipment and clinical supplies in readiness for dialysis.
- Conduct patient observations pre/post dialysis (blood pressure, weight). Prepare patients for dialysis programme machines and connect patients to commence treatment, as directed by qualified personnel.
- Monitor throughout treatment reporting changing , incidents and patient feedback to responsible nurse.
- Follow dialysis, complete discontinuation procedures, including wash back and removal of needles.
- Assisting registered nurses in providing comprehensive dialysis treatment.
- Preparing, restoring, and maintaining clinical areas and equipment.
- Monitoring and stocking consumable supplies to ensure smooth operation.
- Escorting patients to and from the clinical area.
- Contributing to patient documentation and managing phone enquiries.
- Providing hands-on care under supervision, including preparing patients for dialysis, monitoring during treatment, and assisting with post-dialysis care.
- GCSE education and NVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
- At least two years of experience as a Health Care Assistant, with a focus on high-level patient care.
- Proficiency in English and working knowledge of MS Office.
- A compassionate and diligent approach to patient care.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
419-7035623-RDA-MY
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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