About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for aHome Haemodialysis Assistant Practitioner who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The role of an Assistant Practitioner in the haemodialysis Department entails a higher level of competency. The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of identified tasks specific to the home haemodialysis service, while playing an active role in the multidisciplinary team.
The role is designed to support the delivery of high-quality, research-informed care to patients involved in Home Haemodialysis, Shared and Self-care, while also offering this role holder the opportunities for professional development and growth.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will support the Registered Nurse in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the Home Haemodialysis, Shared Care, and Self-Care areas. The role involves making a direct contribution to the delivery of holistic patient care.
Actively participate in communication within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care and maintain patients' wellbeing. Duties will include ordering dialysis supplies, liaising with local councils regarding approval for dialysis installations, and referring patients to relevant services according to their individual needs, including dietitians, pharmacists, and the vascular access team.
Responsible for supporting aspects of patient training and will take an active role in carrying out clinical tasks delegated by the Registered Practitioner.
Contribute to the patients' training to an independent level.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed informationregardingthis role.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients who have differing levels of understanding of health, illness, and self-care. Demonstrate a flexible approach to work Demonstrates patience and a holistic approach when training patients, ensuring training is delivered at an appropriate pace and tailored to individual needs.
Desirable
Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise patient care needs according to clinical urgency, service demands, and patient safety Ability to work on own initiative with minimal direction from registered practitioner. Basic IT skills and willingness to develop those skills. Understanding of fluid balance, weight monitoring, and dialysis parameters
Qualifications/Training Essential
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice Renal Unit training programme based on Renal Band 4 competencies
Desirable
Level 3 apprenticeship and QCF as identified by department (or equivalent qualification)
Previous Experience Essential
Extended experience within renal and general healthcare settings, demonstrating understanding of renal disease and Haemodialysis care
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates a good knowledge of dialysis and a clear understanding of the dialysis process, including principles of haemodialysis, vascular access types, and safe delivery of treatment. Awareness of vascular access care (AV fistula, grafts, central venous catheters)
Desirable
Ability to recognise and report patient deterioration promptly
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrates understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles and their application in healthcare practice, policy, and service development.
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.
Employer details Employer name East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Lister Hospital
Correys Mill Lane
Stevenage
SG14AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)