Healthcare Support Worker – Renal Dialysis

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Aylesbury
Job Description:

Full training is provided, no previous experience as a Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Support work is required. As the Healthcare Support Worker you will:

  • assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit. The band 2 healthcare support worker will be under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving haemodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence., As a member of the team the nursing assistant must be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team the nursing assistant will assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department maintaing the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality at all times.

    Haemodialysis is a fast moving pressurised environment incorporating caring for a chronically sick out-patient population. Previous experience working as a Health Care Support Worker is desirable but not essential. However, candidates should enjoy working as part of a team and be motivated to learn new skills. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate basic patient assessment skills and have the ability to prioritise and organise your own work.

    Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

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Posted: August 1st, 2026