Renal Care Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Band 2 Renal Care Support Assistant to become a vital member of our team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role presents a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with a patient-centered team that promotes shared care.

The Renal Unit operates as a dynamic outpatient facility catering to individuals with Kidney Failure. Patients typically visit for treatment multiple times a week, receiving approximately four hours of care on a dialysis machine.

We are in search of individuals who exhibit empathy and kindness, possessing strong communication and observational skills, to provide exceptional patient-focused care in a demanding and fast-paced setting.

Our service operates Monday to Saturday from early morning until late evening.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will showcase compassion and care while ensuring that patients' needs are met. You will assist and support members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient-centered care, performing tasks with minimal direct supervision.

This includes preparing the dialysis areas, managing the disposal of dialysis consumables and waste, and restocking the unit daily.

You will be part of a stimulating and supportive work environment, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

We encourage anyone interested in this rewarding opportunity to reach out for an informal discussion about the role.

About Our Organization

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support our staff, including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing substantial benefits upon retirement, along with a lump sum and pension for dependants.
  • 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days based on NHS Trust service.
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to assist with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions.
  • A variety of paid and unpaid leave options for both emergency and planned absences.
  • Confidential support and advice on personal, work, family, and relationship matters, available 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Discounts on dining, travel, shopping, entertainment, and financial services from various providers.

For more information on the extensive benefits we provide, please refer to our dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Working for Our Trust

Our organization is guided by values co-developed with our staff: we are kind, we are open, and we pursue excellence.

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that truly represents our communities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and work with our Staff Networks to enhance the diversity of our applicant pool.

We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements from the outset of your employment, where feasible.

Commitment to Inclusivity

We are proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly Employer, holding the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which actively promotes support for Defence personnel in employment applications.

COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage staff to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, as this remains our best defense to protect our patients and ourselves.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate:

  • A clear understanding of the responsibilities of a Renal Care Support Assistant.
  • A willingness to engage in training and development.
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills, ideally acquired through secondary education.

Desirable qualifications include an NVQ/QCF level 2 in a health-related field.

Essential skills include:

  • A strong awareness of patient needs.
  • Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills with patients and colleagues, both in person and over the phone.

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