Renal Dialysis Assistant

Job overview

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 a friendly, forward-thinking service and have a track record for developing and implementing new 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.

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 inquiries.
• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.