Dialysis Assistant
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
BN22 8XS
- Pay
- £ 17481.0 - 18064.0 Per year
- Hours
- Full time
- Type
- Permanent
- Job level
- Newly qualified
- Posted
- 11 Dec 2020
- Closes
- 22 Mar 2021
Job Description
Job Reference: 18DA002
We have an exciting opportunity in our Eastbourne clinic for a dialysis assistant who wants to make a difference in our patient’s lives. Working in partnership with the NHS, you will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme ‘d Academy’.
RESPONISIBILITIES:
• To support team in the clinic area and to provide care within agreed competencies as per instructed by a registered nurse
• Prepare, restore and maintain areas, equipment and clinical supplies in readiness for dialysis
• Conduct patient observations pre/post dialysis (blood pressure, weight)
• Prepare patients for dialysis – programme machines and connect patients to commence treatment as directed by qualified personnel
• Monitor throughout treatment – reporting changing , incidents and patient feedback to responsible nurse
• Follow dialysis, complete discontinuation procedures including wash back and removal of needles
• Assist with preparation of patient documentation as appropriate
• Comply with Company policies and procedures whilst observing statutory requirements –Health+Safety, CPR, manual handling, infection prevention
• Ensure ‘great care‘ is provided at all times
REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous experience working in a care or healthcare environment
• 1+ years previous experience in a dialysis setting
• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
GROW WITH US!
• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 06.00 to 23.30 (No Nights or Sunday working)
• Pay includes a competitive salary and Unsocial Payments.
Relocation allowance*
• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service
• Life Assurance, Discounted Fitness/Gym Membership, Auto-Enrolment Company Pension
• Post subject to References, Identification, DBS and OH checks
* where applicable/dependent on clinic
Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications
Ref: 18DA002
Dialysis Assistant
Eastbourne, East Sussex, Englandd Diaverum- Pay
- £ 17481.0 - 18064.0 Per year
- Job level
- Newly qualified
- Hours
- Full time
- Posted
- 11 Dec 2020
- Type
- Permanent
- Closes
- 22 Mar 2021
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