Dialysis Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity in our Eastbourne clinic for a dialysis assistant who wants to make a difference in our patients lives.

Working in partnership with the NHS, you will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme d Academy.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• To support 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 andconnect 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
• Assist with preparation of patient documentation as appropriate
• Comply with Company policies and procedures whilst observing statutory requirements Health+Safety, CPR, manual handling, infection prevention
• Ensure great care is provided at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working in a care or healthcare environment
• Previous experience working in a dialysis setting
• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 6:30am to 11:30pm and please note that there are no nights or Sunday working
• Competitive Salary of up to £26,167 depending on dialysis experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid breaks
• A focus on internal development and career progression with opportunities to undertake relevant study
• 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Christmas and New Years Day off
• Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Life Assurance, Peppy, Stakeholder Company Pension
• Referral scheme paying up to £1,000

Please note that for this role you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Diaverum

Address

Polegate

BN26 6JF

Employer's website

https://global.diaverum.com/ (Opens in a new tab)