Bathford, England, GB
5 days ago
Dialysis Assistant

Healthcare Assistant - NVQ Level 3 (Dialysis Assistant)

Are you an NVQ Level 3 qualified Healthcare Assistant seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal care? 

Do you have the passion to provide outstanding patient experience and maintain high standards of care and dialysis treatment? 

We are seeking a helpful, tactful and meticulous individual whom will be able to follow rigorous procedures to join our clinic as a Dialysis Assistant in Bath.   

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 12 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association.  Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level. 

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £29,000.00.  Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes. 

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

No Sunday or Night Shift WorkingCompany Pension SchemeLife Assurance 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with serviceChristmas Day and New Year’s Day offOvertime (time and a half after completing full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)Paid BreaksFree Parking at WorkPositive Attendance Vouchers (up to £200 bonus per year)Long Service Vouchers Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)Sick PayFree UniformFree Tea & CoffeeFree Flu VaccineFree Christmas MealCycle to Work SchemeSponsorship for training where applicable for career developmentEAP Portal – Confidential Employee Assistance Helpline with qualified counsellors 24/7

What does the role involve?

As a Dialysis Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will: 

Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required. Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic. Ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.Keep documentation up-to-date.Administer medication when required.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.  Current days are working various shifts Mon - Sat between 7.00am - 11.30pm.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS and we also operate 41 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products. We are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world. 

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too.  Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional work you do!

Healthcare Assistant – NVQ Level 3 (Dialysis Assistant) posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

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