Trainee/Dialysis Assistant

Job overview

Trainee/ Dialysis  Assistants required to work in the  Tameside Renal Satellite Dialysis Unit. At  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, our Dialysis Assistants take great pride in the essential work they do.  Right now, we’re looking for dedicated, efficient but above all; hugely caring and aspiring Dialysis Assistants to join our teams. The Dialysis Assistants are at the heart of each unit and as such you will form a vital part of the team at the forefront of delivering haemodialysis treatment to our patients.  You will do this by communicating effectively and with compassion and assisting them with their personal needs and mobility, supporting with eating and drinking and recording observations. You will need to have:

An NVQ or apprenticeship Level 2 in Adult Health Care

Excellent communication and listening skills  A friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate communication style A strong ability to engage with patients, visitors and colleagues The ability to work well in a team

You will be required to complete a dialysis training competency package which, when competent will enable you to support the patient by being involved in initiating, monitoring and completing dialysis treatment. We will support all successful candidates to complete the Haemodialysis Foundation Competencies whilst being paid as a Band 2 Trainee Dialysis Assistant and once these are achieved (which may take up to 6 months) you will then be paid as a Band 3 Dialysis Assistant.

Main duties of the job

Set up and maintain a safe area for dialysis.

Preparation of a haemodialysis machine including lining and priming.

Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment and Aseptic Non Touch Technique.

Commencing/ discontinuing haemodialysis treatment via vascular access i.e. central venous catheter, AVF or graft.

Correct decontamination of equipment.

Safe discharge from dialysis area

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!