Renal Support Worker

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a Renal Support Worker to assist with patient care in a Haemodialysis Unit. The role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to build relationships with patients. Suitable candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and basic IT skills. This position involves being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team setting.
• Willingness to participate in training as a trainee in a Renal Unit.
• Experience in an NHS or hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver renal replacement therapy to patients.
• Participate in comprehensive training during the initial 6 months.
• Build professional relationships with patients.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal and written command of English

Numeracy skills

Ability to plan, organise, and work under pressure

Record keeping and documentation

Ability to respond to changes in patient condition

Teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Renal Support Worker

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Closing Date 29.09.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 30.09.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.10.25

Department: Renal: Haemodialysis Unit, St Luke's Hospital, Bradford

Hours: 37.5

You will be paid Trainee Rate (75% of the top of band 3 - £19,948 per annum) until you have completed the relevant renal modules

Bradford Renal Services: Bradford is a rapidly developing Multicultural City located on the M62 corridor giving easy access to all areas of the North. The city of Bradford is in a stage of rejuvenation and allows easy access to the major cities of both Leeds and Manchester, as well as being a stone's throw from the Yorkshire Dales.

Main duties of the job

Our 47 bedded chronic haemodialysis unit is located at St Luke's Hospital and we are focused on delivering renal replacement therapy to a diverse, multicultural group of patients from the City of Bradford & surrounding towns. We are part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and so have the advantage of a large multidisciplinary team to liaise with, whilst maintaining our own individual identity.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a Level 3 Qualification, wishing to commence/ progress and/or extend their experience in healthcare and gain knowledge & skills required to care for patients undergoing Haemodialysis.

This post will offer a Health Care Worker joining this specialist area of practice an excellent learning opportunity. You will join a large, friendly, multidisciplinary team committed to ensuring that best evidence based practice influences the care delivered to the patients. The long term nature of the condition enables the team to build professional relationships with the patient group, without impacting on the Professional Code. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a comprehensive training/ teaching package during their initial 6 months to enable them to carry out the role of a Renal Support Worker.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience in a Renal Unit as a Renal Support Worker or equivalent/willingness to participate with In House training package as a trainee**
• Experience of working in the NHS or Hospital environment
• Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care need, e.g. patient monitoring
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Good verbal and written command of English
• Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
• Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
• Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
• Record keeping and documentation
• Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
• Ability to work as a team member
• Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge

• Good understanding of health care relevant to the potential client group
• Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
• Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests

Qualifications

• Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust