Dialysis Assistant

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our Home Therapies team as a Dialysis Assistant. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with experienced renal staff to provide safe and effective care for our patients.

• Attend patients' homes to prepare and connect their peritoneal dialysis machines
• Train and educate patients on how to perform their own treatment and prevent infection
• Support patients with haemodialysis training and provide basic observations
• Order and manage dialysis stock, including disposing of used stock and maintaining stock control
• Work as a lone worker and as part of a team, prioritizing patient care and using your own initiative

• Significant experience of working in a care setting as a paid carer
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to undertake basic observations
• Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training, with a willingness to complete competency-based assessments and a portfolio of evidence
• Ability to work shift patterns, including early and late shifts, and to prioritize patient care
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to use email systems

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the North East of England. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, access to education and training, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.