Job summary
Closing Date: 07.11.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 08.11.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.11.25
The successful candidate will assist qualified nursing staff and consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Renal Medicine Working without direct supervision but within defined limits and competence for the post using own initiative.
Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic renal procedures as delegated by registered nurse/consultant.
Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another. Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the sister or other registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and high-quality service, undertaking a range of clinical procedures. A requirement to have a knowledge of how to deal with related nonroutine activities.
Able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team. Will assist with the training of patients who will potentially be dialysing at their home.
Trainee Renal Support Worker; Any candidate appointed with NVQ /Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care/ Clinical Healthcare and Support Work will be appointed on a training contract and paid on 75% of the top of Band 3, in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. There will be an expectation to complete the required renal training within a 6-8-month period. Part of this training will involve the attainment of the Care Certificate unless the candidate has evidence that this has already been attained.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high-quality services in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Renal service. This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure, and due to the nature of the procedure being undertaken, a requirement to have a knowledge of how to deal with related nonroutine activities, such as dealing with complications, answering questions, or monitoring progress during/following the procedure.
The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team in the day-to-day operation of the services they provide. The post holder will assist with the training of patients who will potentially be dialysing at their home. They will need to be able to carry out home visits and support where needed, in both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high-quality services in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Renal service. This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure, and due to the nature of the procedure being undertaken, a requirement to have a knowledge of how to deal with related nonroutine activities, such as dealing with complications, answering questions, or monitoring progress during/following the procedure.
The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team in the day-to-day operation of the services they provide. The post holder will assist with the training of patients who will potentially be dialysing at their home. They will need to be able to carry out home visits and support where needed, in both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee**
- Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
- Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
- Record keeping and documentation
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
- Ability to work as a team member
- Motivation, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients, and colleagues
- Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
- Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee**
- Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
- Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
- Record keeping and documentation
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
- Ability to work as a team member
- Motivation, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients, and colleagues
- Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
- Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
