Dialysis Assistant

Freseniusmedicalcare; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday or Night Shift

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Free Parking at Work

Health Shield

Long Service Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Assistant in North Devon (Barnstaple) to work under RN supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes preparing dialysis equipment, monitoring patients, and maintaining meticulous records.

The position requires a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in renal care is desirable.
• Ability to follow rigorous procedures and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Look after individual patients and prepare dialysis equipment for treatment.
• Monitor vital signs and assess and redress catheter sites as required.
• Liaise with patients, relatives and visitors to the clinic.
• Keep documentation up-to-date.

Skills

Patient care

Renal care experience

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant

Are you a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal care?

Do you have the passion to provide outstanding patient experience and maintain high standards of care and dialysis treatment?

We are seeking a helpful, tactful and meticulous individual whom will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in North Devon (Barnstaple).

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enrol on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £28,500.00 - Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• No Sunday or Night Shift Working
• Unsocial Hours Payments
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off
• Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid Breaks
• Free Parking at Work
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)
• Sick Pay
• Free Uniform,Tea & Coffee,Flu Vaccine andChristmas Meal
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE – our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
• iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

What does the role involve?

As a Dialysis Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will:

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required.
• Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
• Ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
• Keep documentation up-to-date.
• Administer medication when required.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 7am to 6.30pm, Monday - Saturday.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are theleading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

We also operate44 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Dialysis Assistant posts will be subject to

an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer