Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Bournemouth Renal Satellite Unit

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Job summary

Due to expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dialysis team at Dorchester Dialysis Unit.

The role involves working with a progressive, welcoming, supportive team to deliver a high standard of care to patients attending for Haemodialysis in an outpatient setting.

Main duties of the job

The right candidate will be able demonstrate they have a professional demeanour and a passion for delivering efficient, compassionate, individualised and holistic care to patients.

There are plans to expand the unit in the future, and when this occurs there may be scope for a dynamic, highly motivated candidate to be supported to develop enhanced clinic skills to band 4 level.You will be working at the Dorset County Hospital Dialysis Unit.

A minimum of 1 year experience at Band 2 in NHS primary or secondary care with Dialysis experience is necessary. Already undertaking or willingness to start HCSW apprentice level 3 qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.Successful applicants will be required to work variable shifts between the hours of 06.00-23:30 Monday - Saturday, and there may be opportunities/ requirements to rotate to in-patient ward at DCH and satellite unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.

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 staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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.

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-CS281BRSU

Job locations

Bournemouth Renal Dialysis Unit, UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff

Desirable

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Experience

Essential

Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant

Desirable

Understanding of Band 3 role

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

NVQ 3 in renal care / renal competencies or working towards achieving these qualifications

Desirable

Educated to Secondary School Level

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff

Desirable

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Experience

Essential

Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant

Desirable

Understanding of Band 3 role

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

NVQ 3 in renal care / renal competencies or working towards achieving these qualifications

Desirable

Educated to Secondary School Level

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

Bournemouth Renal Dialysis Unit, UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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

Bournemouth Renal Dialysis Unit, UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

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