Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Royal Free NHS Foundation trust is currently recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in our community-based at Tottenham Hale Dialysis Unit.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner with substantial experience in Haemodialysis to work in ourTottenham Hale Dialysis Unit
As an Assistant Practitioner you will work as part of the team and be accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurse. Duties will include assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
You will be proficient and have experience of initiating and terminating dialysis plus experience of cannulating AV Fistulas. Experience in training haemodialysis patients to perform self-care is an advantage.
Your responsibilities will also include preparing equipment for treatment, ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently; keeping documentation up-to-date, provide safe quality care for patients ensuring it delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience and act as an effective role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice.
You must be educated to foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have recent experience of working with patients in the Haemodialysis area.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Quali
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of HD specific competencies
- Achievement of assessor training
Desirable
- Commitment to PDP, evidence of regular training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in hospital environment
- Recent experience in working in HD unit
- Experience of team work and customer care
Skills & apptitude
Essential
- Ability to perform specific core Competency
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent clinica decision making and priority setting
Personal qualities & attribute
Essential
- Flexable& approachable working within the team
- Adaptable to change
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Quali
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of HD specific competencies
- Achievement of assessor training
Desirable
- Commitment to PDP, evidence of regular training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in hospital environment
- Recent experience in working in HD unit
- Experience of team work and customer care
Skills & apptitude
Essential
- Ability to perform specific core Competency
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent clinica decision making and priority setting
Personal qualities & attribute
Essential
- Flexable& approachable working within the team
- Adaptable to change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
