Dialysis Assistant

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renal Unit at Hollinswood House is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to join a supportive team delivering haemodialysis care. You will be responsible for patient-centred support and helping with routine tasks under supervision.

The unit operates six days a week from 07:00 to 20:00; staff work 13-hour shifts and may travel between sites. Full training will be provided and compassionate care is at the heart of our service.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient-focused approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dialysis experience is desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain stores on the unit and assist in the preparation, provision of care and supervision of haemodialysis patients.
• Supervise patients and work within your level of competence while undergoing renal unit competency training.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

• Join Our Renal Team as a Dialysis Assistant*

Job Overview

Hollinswood House is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to become part of our supportive Renal Team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality care and providing essential support to patients undergoing haemodialysis.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and patient-focused approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Previous dialysis experience is desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided

Main duties of the job

The Dialysis Assistants are responsible for the ordering and maintenance of stores on the unit and are expected to work within their own level of competence and assist in the preparation, provision of care and supervision of patients treated by Haemodialysis. You will be supernumerary while you receive full training and complete our renal unit competency training book.

Working for your organisation

The Renal Unit is open 6 days a week from Monday - Saturday including Bank holidays. Staff work 13-hour shifts. The post holder must be able to work flexibly and be able to travel between sites as required. The Unit is opened from 07:00 - 20:00 Monday to Saturday.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.