Dialysis Care Specialist — Advanced Clinical Support

King's College Hospital; Dartford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to support dialysis patients across its sites. You will work within a nursing team to deliver safe, patient‑centred care, assist with induction and training of trainees, and help maintain infection control standards across all dialysis activities.

You will rotate between main and satellite dialysis units as required, contributing to clinical governance and service delivery while upholding the Trust’s values of caring,

Qualifications

• Safely connect patients to the haemodialysis system after verification by a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in routine care tasks under supervision to support patient safety.
• Carry out monitoring and documentation of clinical observations during dialysis.
• Work within infection control guidelines at all times.

Responsibilities

• Connect patients to haemodialysis systems safely after RN verification.
• Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, weight, temperature and other vitals.
• Cannulate arterial and venous sites of AV fistulas with minimal support.
• Undertake routine monthly blood sampling as directed by a nurse.
• Discontinue haemodialysis safely when treatment ends.
• Dispose of HD circuit lines and decontaminate equipment per guidelines.

Skills

Cannulation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Document dialysis observations

Safety procedures

Job description

King’s College Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to support dialysis patients across its sites. You will work within a nursing team to deliver safe, patient‑centred care, assist with induction and training of trainees, and help maintain infection control standards across all dialysis activities.

You will rotate between main and satellite dialysis units as required, contributing to clinical governance and service delivery while upholding the Trust’s values of caring,