# Home Therapies Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/home-therapies-assistant/ac88ed79-0627-425e-ac72-0f50e77b855c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/home-therapies-assistant/ac88ed79-0627-425e-ac72-0f50e77b855c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T11:11:29.811Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_Nursing/Renal_Nursing-v8227755 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8227755?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW to join the home therapies peritoneal dialysis team. This progressive, passionate team strive to support patients to self manage their peritoneal dialysis treatment at home. The role will involve management of patients attending clinics in settings, as well as home visits across Dorset and Somerset. This role would suit someone who is dedicated to providing truly holistic care to their patients. Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. ### Main duties of the job Teaching patients to independently manage their peritoneal dialysis across the geographical area of Dorset and Somerset. Carry out assessments of patients and routine tests required for management of peritoneal dialysis; and escalate concerns accordingly. Be comfortable working as a team, but also be able to manage time effectively when working independently. Driving licence and confidence in driving across the geographical caseload patch is essential, as involves home visits. Maintain stock levels. Organise time to meet service and patient needs ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The role will involve being confident to communicate with patients, relatives, MDT and primary care regarding patients care; have excellent documentation skills and attention to detail when recording in patients notes and written communication. Knowledge of the care of renal patients would be an advantage, but not essential as full competency based training will be given, in a supportive, dynamic team environment. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant - Experience in acute care within the last year **Desirable** - Understanding of Band 3 role. - Evidence of the skills required to care for a patient with ESRF ### skills and abilities **Essential** - Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff **Desirable** - Ability to work as part of a team - evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors - evidence of good communication skills - demonstrates knowledge of care of patient undertaking renal replacement therapy - Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality - Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation. ### Education qualifications and training **Essential** - NVQ 3 in renal care / renal competencies or working towards achieving these qualifications. **Desirable** - Educated to Secondary School Level. ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [home therapies assistant (pdf, 477.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539212) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.