Healthcare Assistant - Level 3 (Health and Social Care)

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd

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Job summary

What does the role involve?

As a Dialysis Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will:

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.

About us

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 349,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 45 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by

Date posted

04 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,306.02 to £24,670.13 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0237-R0133287

Job locations

North Lincolnshire & Goole Nhs Trust

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 whom will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Scunthorpe.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Mon - Sat between 6.00am - 11.00pm.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £24,670.13 - if you are offered less than the top end your salary will increase in guaranteed yearly increments until you reach it.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Unsocial Hours Payments

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

Christmas Day and New Years Day off

Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks)

Paid Breaks

Free Parking at Work

Health Shield Company paid Health Cash Plan

Long Service Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)

Sick Pay

Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development

bhsf RISE our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors

Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store

iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Cares provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Healthcare Assistant Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=6de7c82054ae89fe1c665af30bf16e46

Job description

Job responsibilities

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 whom will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Scunthorpe.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Mon - Sat between 6.00am - 11.00pm.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £24,670.13 - if you are offered less than the top end your salary will increase in guaranteed yearly increments until you reach it.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Unsocial Hours Payments

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

Christmas Day and New Years Day off

Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks)

Paid Breaks

Free Parking at Work

Health Shield Company paid Health Cash Plan

Long Service Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)

Sick Pay

Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development

bhsf RISE our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors

Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store

iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Cares provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Healthcare Assistant Level 3 Health and Social Care (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=6de7c82054ae89fe1c665af30bf16e46

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please See the Job Description.

Desirable

  • Please See the Job Description.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd

Address

North Lincolnshire & Goole Nhs Trust

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH


Employer's website

http://www.freseniusmedicalcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd

Address

North Lincolnshire & Goole Nhs Trust

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH


Employer's website

http://www.freseniusmedicalcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Andrea Reed

andrea.reed@fmc-ag.com

01623445128

Date posted

04 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,306.02 to £24,670.13 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0237-R0133287

Job locations

North Lincolnshire & Goole Nhs Trust

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH


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