Dialysis Assistant

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust invites applications for a Dialysis Assistant to join our Renal Team at Hollinswood House. You will help deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing haemodialysis and provide essential support to the unit, working under supervision while you complete our renal competency training.

The role involves ordering and maintaining stores, preparing and assisting with patient care, and working 13-hour shifts across Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient-focused approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dialysis experience desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain stores on the unit.
• Assist in preparation, provision of care and supervision of haemodialysis patients.
• Supernumerary during training and complete renal unit competency training book.
• Work 13-hour shifts and be flexible to travel between sites.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Join Our Renal Team as a Dialysis Assistant*

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

We warmly invite you to visit us and meet the team to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alisha Morgan Job title: Renal Unit Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01952 641222

Alisha Morgan

01952 641222 x4905

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