Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Senior Dialysis Support Worker

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North East England
Temporary
Support Staff
GBP 26,813 - 27,890 per year

Posted 25 day(s) ago

Reference: 2333288


Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

  • The post holder will assist registered nurses / practitioners in the provision of delegated care of renal patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the care environment.
  • The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently, and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them as required.
  • The post holder will be required to offer assistance in the induction of band 2 renal health care support workers.
  • The post holder will able to deliver elements of renal care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.
Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities have been classified as follows:

  • Clinical / patient care
  • Clinical Governance
  • Research, Training and Development
  • Professional Accountability

These are written in detail within the attached job description attached.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS752-0926

Job locations

Wrexham Renal Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care related subjects or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
  • All Wales HCSW induction framework.
  • Knowledge of working in a renal environment.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a renal setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care related subjects or equivalent qualifications / experience.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
  • All Wales HCSW induction framework.
  • Knowledge of working in a renal environment.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a renal setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment and management.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Renal Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Renal Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)