Job overview

A very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Support Worker Band who will be wiling to support the Registered Renal Nurses in carrying out care to haemodialysis patients has now opened . The successful applicant will support patients undergoing regular haemodialysis treatment ,feed them ,to help turn around the shift . She or He will be supported by the haemodialysis staff in acquiring the needed skills and knowledge. Swindon Renal Unit is a Satellite Unit of Oxford Kidney Unit and provides an Outpatient Service of Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Renal Clinics for patients in Swindon and surrounding area.

Swindon Renal Unit is a nurse led unit with a highly motivated team committed to a high quality of service, developing individual potential and continuing education. The unit has strong links with the Oxford Kidney Unit, Oxford Brookes University and Northampton University which enable the educational and professional development of staff .

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit. The band clinical support worker will under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving heamodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view

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