Haemodialysis Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Russells Hall Renal Unit is leading the way in service provision and technical support seeking tooptimise clinical treatment and enhance patient experience.

The 21 haemodialysis stations within the renal unit are supported by 2 satellite units andspecialist nurses in transplantation and vascular access with plans to develop the current homedialysis service.

The nursing team also provide support to the hospitals critical care areas; intensive care unit,medical high dependency unit and coronary care unit. Working alongside is a well-establishedperitoneal dialysis department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen, within the haemodialysis unit, for a trainee Haemodialysis healthcare support worker to join our established nursing team. You will be given the opportunityto learn new skills that may even support you into furthering your nursing career.

Previous experience of working in an acute haemodialysis unit essential and you must have a keen interest in dialysis.

You will be required to demonstrate a commitment to maximising the patient experience.

If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organised and have excellent communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you.

You will be expected to complete your learning alongside your clinical role.

Main duties of the job

The Haemodialysis Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing Team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard, individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others. The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trusts training and development programme for clinical support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

The post holder will be assigned a mentor to support them achieving the completion of the band 3 core competencies in haemodialysis

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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