Advanced Dialysis Assistant
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
To participate in the delivery of high quality, patient focused clinical care. To support registered healthcare professionals in the provision of a sa...
- Be able to safely and competently connect patients to the haemodialysis system, only after all setting and programming have been verified by a Registered Nurse
- Measure, monitor and record the following, escalating and reporting any abnormalities to the RGN:
- Blood pressure, pulse, weight pre/post dialysis
- Temperature
- Respiratory rate
- Oxygen saturation levels
- Blood sugar
- Vascular access arterial and venous pressure
- Ongoing monitoring via the EPIC flowsheet
- Patient environment for risk of falls
- Document dialysis observations
- Be able to cannulate both arterial and venous sites of mature AV fistulas with minimal or no support as directed by a registered nurse
- Be able to undertake routine and monthly blood sampling as requested by a registered nurse
- Be able to competently and safely discontinue haemodialysis when treatment has been completed
- Be able to safely remove and dispose of AV fistula needles
- Be able to dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelines
- Be able to decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklist.
- Work within the recognised boundaries of the remit of Advanced Dialysis Assistant.
- Assist the nursing staff in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, promoting their equality, privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
- Assist in and perform patient assessment including HD intentional rounding (under supervision and an appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner), plan and deliver high standards of HD care.
- Be proficient with IT systems used in the Trust for patients records
- Demonstrate a variety of communication skills: provide concise handovers to the nursing team, provide and receive complex sensitive information with reference to patients, carers and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care, which may be sensitive or contentious.
- Obtain, relay, record and store information relating to care episode via EPIC, whilst at all times maintaining confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of accurate documentation and contribution towards recording dialysis encounters via EPIC, recognising that the qualified practitioner has personal accountability for entries to patient records.
- Provide and promote health education to delegated patients within the unit in which they work in line with national and local policies
- Ensure the appropriate HD related nutritional intake and advice is provided to delegated patients, with due consideration to dietary and cultural needs.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific HD related clinical procedures appropriate to the area in which they are working, for example; insertion of temporary vascular catheter.
- Perform and record blood glucose, and potassium levels utilising point of care monitoring equipment as per Trust policy, report adverse results to a registered nurse.
- Assist with basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures.
- Patients delegated per shift will be at the discretion of the Nurse in Charge/Unit Manager
Be able to set up all models of Haemodialysis machines according to patients dialysis prescription.
Be able to safely and competently connect patients to the haemodialysis system, only after all setting and programming have been verified by a Registered Nurse
Measure, monitor and record the following, escalating and reporting any abnormalities to the RGN:
- Blood pressure, pulse, weight pre/post dialysis
- Temperature
- Respiratory rate
- Oxygen saturation levels
- Blood sugar
- Vascular access arterial and venous pressure
- Transmembrane /Dialysate Inlet pressure
- Blood flow
- Ongoing monitoring via the EPIC flowsheet
- Patient environment for risk of falls
- Assesses the patient for risk of needle dislodgement
- Litres processed
- Treatment start/stop time
- Machine number
- Document dialysis observations
- Be able to cannulate both arterial and venous sites of mature AV fistulas with minimal or no support as directed by a registered nurse
- Be able to undertake routine and monthly blood sampling as requested by a registered nurse
- Able to meet the needs or care and support at the end of life as well as provide care for the deceased person respecting cultural requirements and protocols, involving families and carers.
- Be able to competently and safely discontinue haemodialysis when treatment has been completed
- Be able to safely remove and dispose of AV fistula needles
- Be able to dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelines
- Be able to decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklist.
- Ensure that the HD station equipment is decontaminated accordingly depending on the shift following infection control guidelines and complete documentation via the HD station checklist
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Interview
Essential: - Equivalent level 3 qualification or above; - Care Certificate; - Able to use Microsoft Word to draft letters and reports
Desirable: - Experience in the haemodialysis setting; - Successfully completed the Advanced Kidney Assistant Course and has been assessed as competent
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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