Band 4 Assistant Practioner - Haemodialysis

As an Assistant Practitioner you will work as part of the team and be accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurse. Duties will include assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

You will be proficient and have experience of initiating and terminating dialysis plus experience of cannulating AV Fistulas. Experience in training haemodialysis patients to perform self-care is an advantage.

Your responsibilities will also include preparing equipment for treatment, ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently; keeping documentation up-to-date, provide safe quality care for patients ensuring it delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience and act as an effective role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice.

You must be educated to foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have recent experience of working with patients in the Haemodialysis area.

We are committed to providing a service that is local to patients' homes and convenient to their lifestyle. Royal Free NHS Foundation trust is currently recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in our community-based dialysis unit., The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS