Trainee/Dialysis Assistant

We have vacancies in the following sectors Select below to see the jobs in that sector Main area: Renal dialysis Grade Band 2/3 Contract Permanent: Can work long days once the dialysis training competency is achieved. Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 349-MRI-7077866C Site: Hexagon Dialysis Unit Town: Manchester Salary: £23,615 – £25,674 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59 Job overview Trainee/Dialysis Assistants required to work at the Hexagon Renal Satellite Dialysis Unit. At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, our Dialysis Assistants take great pride in the essential work they do. Right now, we’re looking for dedicated, efficient but above all; hugely caring and aspiring Dialysis Assistants to join our teams. The Dialysis Assistants are at the heart of each unit and as such you will form a vital part of the team at the forefront of delivering haemodialysis treatment to our patients. You will do this by communicating effectively and with compassion and assisting them with their personal needs and mobility, supporting with eating and drinking and recording observations. You will need to have: An NVQ or apprenticeship Level 2 in Adult Health Care Excellent communication and listening skills A friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate communication style A strong ability to engage with patients, visitors and colleagues The ability to work well in a team You will be required to complete a dialysis training competency package which, when competent, will enable you to support the patient by being involved in initiating, monitoring and completing dialysis treatment. We will support all successful candidates to complete the Haemodialysis Foundation Competencies whilst being paid as a Band 2 Trainee Dialysis Assistant and once these are achieved (which may take up to 6 months), you will then be paid as a Band 3 Dialysis Assistant. Main duties of the job Set up and maintain a safe area for dialysis. Preparation of a haemodialysis machine including lining and priming. Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment and Aseptic Non Touch Technique. Commencing/discontinuing haemodialysis treatment via vascular access i.e. central venous catheter, AVF or graft. Correct decontamination of equipment. Safe discharge from dialysis area. Working for our organisation MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. Person specification Experience Experience of working in any health care setting Experience of working in an acute setting Experience of working in a dialysis unit Education/Qualifications Must have completed general education Holds the Apprenticeship Level 2 in Care qualification or equivalent Skills Ability to work as part of a team Basic IT skills Ability to perform clinical skills/competencies to level 3 standard This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr