Health Care Support Worker
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Job summary
A very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Support Worker Band 2 who will be wiling to support the Registered Renal Nurses in carrying out care to haemodialysis patients has now opened . The successful applicant will support patients undergoing regular haemodialysis treatment which will involve a multitude of skills including patients education and application technology. She or He will be supported by the haemodialysis staff in acquiring the needed skills and knowledge.
Millton Keynes Renal Unit is a Satellite Unit of Oxford Kidney Unit and provides an Outpatient Service of Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Renal Clinics for patients in Milton Keynes and some part of Buckinghamshire.
Milton Keynes Renal Unit is a nurse led unit with a highly motivated team committed to a high quality of service, developing individual potential and continuing education. The unit has strong links with the Oxford Kidney Unit, Oxford Brookes University and Northampton University which enable the educational and professional development of staff .
Main duties of the job
To assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit. The band 2 clinical support worker will under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving heamodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence.
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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Details
Date posted
16 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
Depending on experience Salary is dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-SW1-6530836-B2
Job locations
Milton Keynes Renal unit
Standing way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Milton Keynes Renal unit
Standing way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
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