Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Renal Vascular Access Assistant Practitioner

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Job summary

Here at Dorset County Hospital the renal nursing team are looking for someone who is approachable and organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise within the multidisciplinary team. To join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team you will need to be committed, caring and compassionate with at least one year's renal experience in order to make quick informed decisions for when escalation is required. You will also need to have IT skills & the ability to manage a variety of programmes & databases. You will be required to prioritise calls from patients and staff from Units, Specialist nurse teams and Doctors with issues with patient haemodialysis access and peritoneal dialysis catheter. You will need to work and communicate clearly and effectively with the Renal Access Specialist Nurse to assist with the prioritization and planning of both clinics and theatre slots.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to book patient transport and prepare the patient pathway paperwork and results from a variety of systems ready for that clinic to enable patient assessment.

We aim to help staff meet their individual training needs both in house and externally in order for you to develop advanced assessment & patient management skills. While this post is a Band 4 role, a Band 3 working towards a higher diploma in health and social care would be considered and supported to progress in the role should they be successful.

About us

DCH is the Regional Renal Unit for Dorset & South Somerset. The service covers a population of 1.49 million patients at four acute hospitals including Yeovil, Poole and Bournemouth. We have satellite units in Poole Yeovil & Bournemouth with plans for another.

Prince of Wales is our 15 bedded inpatient ward receiving referrals from the other local acute Trusts Inpatient support is often required for more than 330 haemodialysis patients, 26 peritoneal dialysis patients, 443 transplant patients, 300 low clearance patients & 3000 chronic renal failure patients.

Here at Dorset County Hospital our renal unit cares for patients at all stages of their condition and provides the supportive therapies, care and treatments required from an outpatient to an acute care setting. The team offers a full range of specialist services in order to support patients in a timely, safe supported and effective journey throughout the health care system. We offer pre dialysis care through specialist teams as well as ongoing programmes of care such as kidney transplantation, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year Band 4 or band 3 working towards band 4

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-23-N523REN

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Job responsibilities

or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

NVQ level 3
Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care

Skills & abilities

Essential

Full understanding of the role and its limitations as stated in the job description.
Minimum one year experience in renal with haemodialysis skills.
Evidence of ability to practice as an assistant practitioner.
Knowledge & understanding of all forms of renal replacement therapy but primarily haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Ability to contribute to the development of junior staff.
Effective verbal and written skills
Able to assist the registered nurse in health promotion.
Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a renal setting.
Can demonstrate skills and experience relating to the teaching/ education of junior staff or patients.
Basic keyboard and IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Communicates well and can respond to patients needs with respect and empathy.
Works well within a team and without direct supervision.
Good attendance record.
Able to work flexibly within a busy environment.
Able to work under the direction of the Renal Nurse Specialists and if appropriate other members of the Renal Team.
Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of an area of special

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

NVQ level 3
Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care

Skills & abilities

Essential

Full understanding of the role and its limitations as stated in the job description.
Minimum one year experience in renal with haemodialysis skills.
Evidence of ability to practice as an assistant practitioner.
Knowledge & understanding of all forms of renal replacement therapy but primarily haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Ability to contribute to the development of junior staff.
Effective verbal and written skills
Able to assist the registered nurse in health promotion.
Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a renal setting.
Can demonstrate skills and experience relating to the teaching/ education of junior staff or patients.
Basic keyboard and IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Communicates well and can respond to patients needs with respect and empathy.
Works well within a team and without direct supervision.
Good attendance record.
Able to work flexibly within a busy environment.
Able to work under the direction of the Renal Nurse Specialists and if appropriate other members of the Renal Team.
Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of an area of special

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)