Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

The Dialysis Unit is a purpose built spacious unit, we have 55 stations altogether to allow for future growth, but currently we only have 48 stations open per shift. We operate on a 3 shift system per day for patients. Staff work 2x12hr, 1x6hr, 1x7.5hr shifts per week.

We are open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. The early/late shift is 06.30-19.30, late/twilight shift is 11:30-00.30 and then we also do shorter shifts which will either be Early, late or twilight. You will be expected to do a variety of these shifts.

This role involves preparing and programming the dialysis machines and related equipment for dialysis sessions, and assisting the nurse with caring for a team of patients whilst on dialysis. You will be provided with the appropriate training to learn how to do this and there may be further opportunities to progress to Nurse Associate Training and, becoming part of the on call rota for the unit.

This is a demanding role involving both technical and caring aspects. On commencement of the post, support will be provided by a mentor (an experienced technician) and the Clinical Facilitators until you are deemed competent to work unsupervised.

The Clinical facilitators also provide continued support to allow you to develop your skills further. Your reliability in terms of attendance and timekeeping are essential.

Prior to the interview you should arrange an informal visit to the dialysis unit.

Main duties of the job

• Assist nursing staff in the treatment and care of patient
• Be able to perform routine dialysis treatments involving setting up machines, troubleshooting, putting on and taking off patients (without supervision after passing assessment), removing disposables at end of treatment, washing down machine post treatment and disinfecting as per protocol and setting up for subsequent treatments
• Monitor and carry out observations of the patient pre/post and during treatments, being aware of if the patient is becoming unwell on dialysis and inform senior staff immediately. Able to take appropriate actions to remedy the situation where trained to do so and implement emergency procedure
• Assist nursing staff when dealing with central venous catheters.
• Assist technical staff in the deployment and service of dialysis machines informing engineering technicians when faulty
• Select and prepare disposables required for all dialysis treatments
• Assist in general good housekeeping and stock keeping
• Always put patients needs first, ensuring their comfort and safety (i.e. ensuring machine alarms set, nurse call in easy reach etc)
• Give out food and drinks at appropriate times

Closing date of applications: 24 August 2023

Interview date: 07 September 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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