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Job summary

Main area
Renal Dialysis
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS430-0724
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Welshpool Renal Unit, Victoria Memorial Hospital
Town
Welshpool
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Haemodialysis Support Worker

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

  • The post holder will assist registered nurses / practitioners in the provision of delegated care of renal patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the care environment.
  • The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently, and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them as required.
  • The post holder will be required to offer assistance in the induction of band 2 renal health care support workers.
  • The post holder will able to deliver elements of renal care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities have been classified as follows:

  • Clinical / patient care
  • Clinical Governance
  • Research, Training and Development
  • Professional Accountability

These are written in detail within the attached job description attached. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached documentation where you will find detailed job description and main responsibilities including a person specification.  Thank you. 

Person specification

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care related subjects or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Desirable criteria
  • All Wales HCSW induction framework.
  • Knowledge of working in a renal environment.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a renal setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment and management.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Adamson
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 847342
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