Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Renal team as Band 3 senior clinical support workers at Pontefract satellite haemodialysis unit (based at Pontefract General Infirmary) – providing out‑patient dialysis to 72 patients, 6 days a week.
Pontefract is an Adult Haemodialysis Unit, providing maintenance haemodialysis for patients with chronic renal failure. We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidates who are committed to providing high quality care. The posts offer the opportunity to develop existing or new specialist skills. We offer an individualized in‑service induction package supported by our Renal Clinical Educators.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way, our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job responsibilities
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties under the support and supervision of a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as part of the multi‑professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan, implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care and will practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, standards, and statutory requirements while operating within defined competency boundaries.
The jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical situation – this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of time.
Contact
Mercedes Valle‑Gomez, Senior Sister, Mercedes.valle-gomez@nhs.net, 01977 747050
Why you should join our team
Abdominal Medicine and Surgery is the largest and most complex CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide acute and elective inpatient services, diagnostic services, see large numbers of outpatients and deliver life‑long care. We have 14 inpatient ward areas located in Lincoln Wing and Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, endoscopy units across three sites and 7 satellite dialysis units across West Yorkshire. We want to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and passionate people who share our commitment to provide excellent patient‑centred care and experience.
Eligibility
Please note – unfortunately, this vacancy is not suitable for candidates who require sponsorship.
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Advert Closure
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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