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An exciting position has become available in the dialysis unit for a highly skilled haemodialysis assistant practitioner.  

Previous experience in dialysis essential but candidates will be supported to obtain all knowledge, skills  and competencies required of the Assistant Practitioner role.

The successful candidate will either already hold Associate Practitioner, Nursing associate qualification or equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake the Apprentice Associate Practitioner course to gain the qualification. Band 3 will be paid until course completion.

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Providing a warm, friendly welcome to patients, ensuring their needs and comfort are met during their stay in the unit, so excellent communication skills are essential to the role.

The role involves setting up the unit, stock control, ordering,  programming dialysis machines.

Managing dialysis access, both needling of fistulas, and grafts plus dialysis catheters in order to deliver effective dialysis.

needling of complex access under sonosite guidance, full training will be given

link role/ area of specialist interest that enhances care in the unit and an enthusiasm to share knowledge with the team

be passionate about acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, and be confident in ability to escalate concerns and discuss patients care with MDT, external agencies and significant others.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.