Job Description

This position is an opportunity to work in the dialysis unit based on the site of Southport Hospital. You will be working under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers during their dialysis treatment.
We are a small team working together to achieve the best Dialysis outcome for our patients . We are a 12 station dialysis unit and dialyse our patients over six days. The unit is closed on a Sunday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
We are open on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 07.00 to 12 MN and on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 07.00 to 19.00.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).
Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.
Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-RMED-353-25
Job locations
Southport Dialysis Unit
Town Lane Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.
The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.
Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.
Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes
Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)
Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations
Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery
Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested
Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:

• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Recording of peak flow

Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse
Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers. Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.
The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.
Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.
Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes
Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)
Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations
Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery
Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested
Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:

• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Recording of peak flow

Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse
Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills

Other
Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Qualifications
Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ Level 2

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills

Other
Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Qualifications
Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ Level 2

Skills Required