Job summary
An exciting position has become available in the dialysis unit for a highly skilled haemodialysis assistant practitioner.
Previous experience in dialysis essential but candidates will be supported to obtain all knowledge, skills and competencies required of the Assistant Practitioner role.
The successful candidate will either already hold Associate Practitioner, Nursing associate qualification or equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake the Apprentice Associate Practitioner course to gain the qualification. Band 3 will be paid until course completion.
Main duties of the job
Providing a warm, friendly welcome to patients, ensuring their needs and comfort are met during their stay in the unit, so excellent communication skills are essential to the role.
The role involves setting up the unit, stock control, ordering, programming dialysis machines.
Managing dialysis access, both needling of fistulas, and grafts plus dialysis catheters in order to deliver effective dialysis.
needling of complex access under sonosite guidance, full training will be given
link role/ area of specialist interest that enhances care in the unit and an enthusiasm to share knowledge with the team
be passionate about acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, and be confident in ability to escalate concerns and discuss patients care with MDT, external agencies and significant others.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staffOur Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Foundation degree in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
- Evidence of care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous working as a Band 3
- Previous experience working on an acute medical ward or haemodialysis area.
- Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as an assistant practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of an area of special interest
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Foundation degree in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
- Evidence of care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous working as a Band 3
- Previous experience working on an acute medical ward or haemodialysis area.
- Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as an assistant practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of an area of special interest
- Knowledge of clinical audit
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).
