Dialysis Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care North America; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dialysis services provider is seeking a part-time Dialysis Assistant in Hereford. The role involves monitoring patient care and preparing dialysis equipment. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience. The position offers up to £28,250 salary with excellent benefits including pension, healthcare plans, and extensive training opportunities. This is an exciting role for individuals passionate about patient care with flexible working hours, enhancing your career in renal health.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays)

Paid Breaks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in patient care and working as part of a team.
• Must be able to administer medication when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis equipment for treatment and assist in patient care.
• Liaise with patients and their families.
• Keep documentation up to date and ensure equipment is clean.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Communication

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care specific qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, or Diploma)

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 Hereford Dialysis Unit.

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 Part time role, 25 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 7.00am to Midnight Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 7.00am to 6.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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 enroll 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 £28,250 - 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
• Company Pension Scheme and 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
• Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
• Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)
• Sick Pay
• 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
• Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information please visit our careers website https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/

Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure (UK).

Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer