About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW to join the home therapies peritoneal dialysis team. This progressive, passionate team strive to support patients to self manage their peritoneal dialysis treatment at home. The role will involve management of patients attending clinics in settings, as well as home visits across Dorset and Somerset. This role would suit someone who is dedicated to providing truly holistic care to their patients.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
Teaching patients to independently manage their peritoneal dialysis across the geographical area of Dorset and Somerset.
Carry out assessments of patients and routine tests required for management of peritoneal dialysis; and escalate concerns accordingly.
Be comfortable working as a team, but also be able to manage time effectively when working independently.
Driving licence and confidence in driving across the geographical caseload patch is essential, as involves home visits.
Maintain stock levels.
Organise time to meet service and patient needs
About us
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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will involve being confident to communicate with patients, relatives, MDT and primary care regarding patients care; have excellent documentation skills and attention to detail when recording in patients notes and written communication. Knowledge of the care of renal patients would be an advantage, but not essential as full competency based training will be given, in a supportive, dynamic team environment.
Person Specification
Education qualifications and training Essential
NVQ 3 in renal care / renal competencies or working towards achieving these qualifications.
Desirable
Educated to Secondary School Level.
Experience Essential
Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant Experience in acute care within the last year
Desirable
Understanding of Band 3 role. Evidence of the skills required to care for a patient with ESRF
skills and abilities Essential
Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff
Desirable
Ability to work as part of a team evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors evidence of good communication skills demonstrates knowledge of care of patient undertaking renal replacement therapy Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)