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A great opportunity has arisen to join the Home Therapies Peritoneal Dialysis team based at Dorchester but working across the east & west of the County in the satellite units & within the community.
The role involves working with a progressive, welcoming, supportive team to deliver a high standard of care to patients supporting them in the training & maintenance of their treatment at home.
A minimum of 1 year experience at Band 3 in NHS primary or secondary care with venepuncture and cannulation competencies is essential, while dialysis experience is desirable but not necessary as full training will be given.
NVQ in care, health and social studies qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.
A clean driving licence is essential.
The role involves supporting & working with the Renal specialist nurses in training & managing the care of peritoneal dialysis patients at home with a view to keeping them safe & well & avoiding hospital admission.
The role requires regular blood taking, monitoring of results, dialysis & peritoneal adequacy tests which you would learn to carry out.
You would be required to make frequent home visits & visits to other satellite units to help with clinics & patients training.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff.
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Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant
Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff.
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
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We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.
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