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Job overview
To act in a supportive role to the nursing team to assist in the delivery of quality care to the patient in the renal haemodialysis care setting.
To maintain good relationships with patients, colleagues and visitors.
To provide the highest standard of nursing care to all patients undergoing haemodialysis and thus contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the renal service.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker level 2 you will provide vital assistance to patients and support them with their physical and emotional care needs.
You will also be responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients.
This is a responsible and rewarding role which has a direct impact on patients’ lives. The accompanying job description and person specification details the main duties, responsibilities and individual requirements for the role and we strongly encourage you to read these documents before applying and ensure you have a clear understanding of the role and meet the post requirements.
For Main Duties of this role please see attached job description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a caring environment or Experience as a carer
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Commitment to, and successful completion of, the STH 5-day Healthcare Support Worker programme on commencing employment [undertaken on a full-time basis after appointment, upon induction] OR Previous completion of the programme within the 12 months prior to employment.
- GCSE English and Maths at grade D or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
- Care Certificate from an approved awarder, or commitment to successful completion the Care Certificate within 12 weeks from start of employment
Desirable
- Level 2 Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Health Care / health related subject or equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be willing to undertake training as required which is specific to the post as identified through service delivery
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
- Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
Desirable
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first - Must have a desire to work with people in a Healthcare setting.
- Must have ability to provide care with compassion, commitment and competence.
- Respectful – Must have an understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have an understanding of patient’s needs and how to provide care whilst maintaining dignity.
- Ownership – Must be accuracy and have attention to detail
- Unity – Must be able to work as part of a team
- Delivery - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Clinical Support Worker
- Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Health Care setting
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Haemodialysis with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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