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Renal Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland

Kirkcaldy

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Renal Healthcare Support Worker to join their Renal Team at Victoria Hospital. The role involves assisting nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care while participating in various renal services. Candidates with SVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

Previous experience in venepuncture and cannulation is desirable.
Evidence of ongoing learning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses in delivering patient-centered care.
Participate in the renal Service Rotational Programme.
Work across various renal service locations.

Skills

Compassion

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

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An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Renal Team in NHS Fife. This post is predominantly based within the Renal service at Victoria Hospital.

We require a Renal Support Worker for the Renal Outpatient unit. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who have a willingness to learn. Previous experience in venepuncture, cannulation and preparation of patients for procedures would be desirable.

SVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care is preferred and or evidence of ongoing learning.

Once individuals have completed the relevant training they may be expected to participate in the renal Service Rotational Programme.

As a Renal Support worker you will be expected to assist the registered nurse with the delivery of Patient centered care.

This is a very diverse role with a range of different duties.

Required

All members of staff may be required to participate in rotation in each of the following areas of the renal service:

Wd 22 Renal Outpatient Dialysis unit Victoria Hospital

Satellite dialysis unit Ward 21 Queen Margaret Hospital

Satellite dialysis unit St Andrews Community Hospital

In patient ward 22 Victoria Hospital

If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.

For informal enquiries please contact Maggie Wansell Senior Charge Nurse / Carol Ann Fortune Renal Educator on 01592 643355 ext 21246 / 28836.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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