Renal Care Assistant
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Lincoln, LN2 5QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
We provide care to a cohort of patients undergoing Haemodialysis within an outpatient setting in the grounds of Lincoln County Hospital. Provide clini...
To support senior staff in providing a high standard of care to our patients.
Undertake patient observations and related documentation.
Following training and gaining competencies to cannulate and commence dialysis on patients along with termination at end of treatment.
Complete all necessary documentation (both written and database) for treatment outcomes.
Communicate effectively with patients and staff to ensure safe practice and high standard of care is maintained.
IT skills in updating preset database.
Basic care of patients undergoing a clinical treatment.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others Health, Safety and Security.
- Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice and Standards for Better Health.
- Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of infection at all times.
- Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to prevention and control of infection policies, procedures and best practice.
- Take responsibility in collaboration with line manager within the appraisal / Personal Development Planning (PDP) process for identifying own learning and development needs within the knowledge and skills framework (KSF).
- Demonstrate skills and activities to others in similar roles and make a contribution as a team member to the training of Health Care Assistants, support workers and supervising learners.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team and act on own initiative Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
- Ability to assist in the learning of others
- Ability to assess learners
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- ECG recording
Desirable: - Previous exposure to renal patients; - Cannulation/phlebotomy
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation customer care skills and patient focus
- Recognises own limitations
- Recognise the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Aide role
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker
- Demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Desirable: - Computer literate
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory level of General Education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- GCSE in English or equivalent
Desirable: - Further recent study /courses
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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