Renal Support Worker Bradford
Job description
Hours: 30 – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK Our 39 bedded chronic haemodialysis unit is located at St Luke’s Hospital and we are focused on delivering renal replacement therapy to a diverse, multicultural group of patients from the City of Bradford & surrounding towns. We are part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and so have the advantage of a large multidisciplinary team to liaise with, whilst maintaining our own individual identity. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a Level 3 Qualification, wishing to commence/ progress and/or extend their experience in healthcare and gain knowledge & skills required to care for patients undergoing Haemodialysis. This post will offer a Health Care Worker joining this specialist area of practice an excellent learning opportunity. You will join a large, friendly, multidisciplinary team committed to ensuring that best evidence based practice influences the care delivered to the patients. The long term nature of the condition enables the team to build professional relationships with the patient group, without impacting on the Professional Code. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a comprehensive training/ teaching package during their initial 6 months to enable them to carry out the role of a Renal Support Worker. We can offer excellent pension scheme including life assurance cover . To assist qualified nursing staff and consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty ofRenal Medicine Working without direct supervision but within defined limits and competence for the post using own initiative. Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeuticrenal procedures as delegated by registered nurse/consultant. Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another. Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the sister or other registered nurse. At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors. Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Closing date may change dependent on the response
