Associate Practitioner/Dialysis Experience

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient for dialysis treatment.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs, identifying and reporting abnormalities promptly.
• Prepare and programme the dialysis machine as per the dialysis prescription for haemodialysis or haemodiafiltration.
• Connect the patient to the dialysis machine and commence treatment as prescribed.
• Obtain blood samples via dialysis access or blood glucose.
• Monitor the patient throughout treatment, recognising and reporting changes promptly to a registered nurse.
• Administer saline/online fluid bolus (appropriate to treatment type) as per patient need and under supervision of registered nurse.
• Discontinue dialysis including wash back and removal of needles as per the vascular access competency assessment pack.
• Promptly report any concerns regarding the patient’s treatment or changes in the patient’s condition, behaviour or appearance to registered nurse and recognise sepsis.
• Document all actions and interventions clearly, accurately and comprehensively in the patient records.
• Follow evidence-based infection control practice and procedures.
• Support and motivate the team to consistently deliver high quality, safe compassionate care alongside optimal patient, carer and staff experience.
• Always act in such a manner that promotes a positive image of DaVita.
• Communicate and support patients and their carers in understanding their care and treatment. Identify potentially difficult and challenging situations and seek appropriate and timely advice as required.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters within the multidisciplinary team. Effectively use different methods of communication to support the delivery of care.
• Competently assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and understand the legal framework with patients who lack capacity and might be vulnerable.

Person Specification

• Healthcare-specific experience
• NVQ Level 3
• Experience working in a haemodialysis unit with knowledge and experience of caring for renal/dialysis patients.
• Basic computer skills .

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 27 days annual leave including 8days bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• End of Year Voucher
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing
• An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment.
• A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• To live our mission*: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice*.
• Dedication: above all, to caring for our patients and teammates

If you would be interested in working at DaVita on a permanent or temporary basis, please call our head office on +44 (0) 207 581 3139 alternatively, forward your CV to [contact hidden]