Senior Dialysis Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to assist registered nurses in providing delegated care for renal patients. You will undertake various responsibilities, including supervising patients and assisting in the induction of healthcare support workers. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a renal environment. Fluency in Welsh is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a renal setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses/practitioners in providing care for renal patients.
• Supervise patients and assist them as required.
• Induct band 2 renal health care support workers.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Ability to work independently

Supervisory skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• The post holder will assist registered nurses / practitioners in the provision of delegated care of renal patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the care environment.
• The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently, and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them as required.
• The post holder will be required to offer assistance in the induction of band 2 renal health care support workers.
• The post holder will able to deliver elements of renal care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities have been classified as follows:

• Clinical / patient care
• Clinical Governance
• Research, Training and Development
• Professional Accountability

These are written in detail within the attached job description attached.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care related subjects or equivalent qualifications / experience.
• Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• All Wales HCSW induction framework.
• Knowledge of working in a renal environment.

Experience

• Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a renal setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and management.

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum, pro rata