Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care) – Dialysis Assistant
Are you a Healthcare Assistant with a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or Equivalent experience seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal care?
Do you have the passion to provide outstanding patient experience and maintain high standards of care and dialysis treatment?
We are seeking a helpful, tactful, and meticulous individual who can follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Clifton (Blackpool).
What can we offer you?
At Fresenius Medical Care, we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. Upon joining, you will enroll in our 8-week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. We also offer ongoing training and educational opportunities to advance your career.
We offer a competitive salary UP TO £25,163.53. Progression through the pay scale is supported by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, enabling greater career development aligned with in-house training programs.
Additionally, we provide a range of benefits:
* No Sunday or Night Shift Working
* Unsocial Hours Payments
* Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (including 8 bank holidays), increasing with service
* Days off on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
* Overtime pay (time and a half after full-time hours, 150 hours every 4 weeks)
* Paid Breaks
* Free Parking, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal
* Health Shield – company-paid health cash plan
* Long Service Vouchers
* Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per successful referral)
* Sick Pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Support for training and career development
* bhsf RISE - Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 GP and Counsellor access
* Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store
What does the role involve?
As a Dialysis Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities include:
* Looking after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment, monitoring vital signs, and managing catheter sites.
* Liaising with patients, their families, and visitors.
* Ensuring equipment cleanliness, stock supplies, and proper storage.
* Keeping documentation up-to-date.
* Administering medication when required.
This is a part-time role, 23 hours per week, with shifts between 6:30 am to 11:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and 6:30 am to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Who is Fresenius Medical Care?
We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that serve over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. Globally, we treat over 344,000 patients across more than 4,000 clinics and manufacture dialysis products at 44 production sites worldwide.
For more information, visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website.
We are committed to investing in talent and creating an environment for growth. Join us, develop your skills, and be rewarded for your exceptional care!
Additional Information
Healthcare Assistant – Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) positions are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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