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Job summary

Main area
Renal Medicine
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-6533KCH-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Dialysis Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to expand their current dialysis skills in the health care setting, as a band 3 dialysis Assistant  you will be learning how to support the  delivery of  Haemodialysis to our outpatient’s on the main dialysis unit at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Thomas Becket Renal unit.

You will be required to safely establish patients on to dialysis and undertake their care according to local protocols and procedures. Looking after these group of patients who require treatment three times a week

Use own advanced skills competence and experience, to support patients in developing dialysis skills (shared care), and support new staff joining the service to achieve the required competencies to carry out safe dialysis. Work with the trained nurses in supervising and mentoring the junior dialysis assistants

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work Monday to Saturday over a roster pattern no nights involved apart working on a twilight / evening shift and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Our shifts are Early (06:30-14:30) and Late (11:40-19:30). Long Days (06:30-19:30), Evenings (16:30-00:20),

Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who attend the unit three times a week 

 We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in dialysis which includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities. You will have a registered nurse and band 4  as a mentor while you are orientated to the unit and support your learning.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE's including English and Math
  • Working towards NVQ II or III
Desirable criteria
  • An interest in working towards foundation degree pathway
  • NVQ II or III
  • Completed Care Certificate

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 18 - 2 years Dialysis experience
  • An understanding of the role of a Dialysis Assistant
  • Ability to cannulate routine and also more complex arteriovenous fistulae or grafts for dialysis purposes.
  • To be able to deal with all types of dialysis related procedures and the ability to problem solve in some situations
  • Good understanding of dialysis and associated dialysis techniques.
  • Good understanding of infection control and aseptic, or non- touch techniques.
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of different UF profiles, and haemodiafiltration
  • Understand use of technology used to assess fistula flow and recirculation.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Dialysis and HDF (Pre Dilution & Post Dilution)
Desirable criteria
  • Understand about UF Profilling and Sodium Profilling

Governance

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of incident reporting
Desirable criteria
  • Importance of documentation standards with record keeping

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Velia Villaruel-Vibal
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227206691
Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:

 

  Contact Persons:     Velia Villaruel-Vibal     Ward Manager

                                               Helen Swanborough    HD Matron

 

Contact Numbers:     01227 783047   

                                               01227 206691   

Extension numbers: 722 3047

                                                      

                      

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