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 will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Withybush Dialysis Unit.
What does the role involve?
* Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required.
* Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
* Ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
* Keep documentation up-to-date.
* Administer medication when required.
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between Monday - Saturday 06:30am – 17:30pm.
What can we offer you?
* We offer a competitive salary up to £28,750. Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role.
Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
* No Sunday or Night Shift Working
* Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
* Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off
* Overtime (time and a half after completing 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 referral if successful)
* Sick Pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
* BHSFRISE – our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
* Blue Light Card – discounts online and in-store
Requirements
* Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma) or equivalent experience.
* Experience in dialysis or renal care preferred.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Knowledge of infection control procedures and medication administration.
* Eligibility for an enhanced DBS Disclosure (UK).
Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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