Renal Technician - Bristol

Job Summary · We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our team of healthcare professionals in the NHS. · As a Senior Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing excellent care and support to patients who are und ...

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our team of healthcare professionals in the NHS.

As a Senior Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing excellent care and support to patients who are undergoing Assisted Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (AAPD) treatments in a variety of NHS settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and patients' homes.

You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and perform tasks such as setting up and maintaining dialysis equipment, performing venepuncture, assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort during treatment.

Please note, this role does not currently meet the minimum £25,000 salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, effective from 9th April 2025.

Although higher pay points may be available depending on relevant NHS experience, most new appointments commence at the lower band, which falls below this threshold.

Main duties of the job

Deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical and home setting using set protocols and within scope of Senior Health Care Support Worker remit.

Organise and prioritise time effectively.
Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need. Be responsible for a group of patients as part of a programme of agreed development.

Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people

About Us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.

We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.

Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR8591-TJC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Ability to use specialist technical equipment required within the clinical area/ home setting, including haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis machines as appropriate to patient care.

Provide specialist renal advice and support to patients on the ward/ in the home setting with both chronic and acute illness.

Understand and follow specialist renal protocols and policies for peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, haemodialysis and blood borne viruses, ensuring all patients are safely managed.

Valid UK Driving Licence and access to car is required

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Ability to use specialist technical equipment required within the clinical area/ home setting, including haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis machines as appropriate to patient care.

Provide specialist renal advice and support to patients on the ward/ in the home setting with both chronic and acute illness.

Understand and follow specialist renal protocols and policies for peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, haemodialysis and blood borne viruses, ensuring all patients are safely managed.

Valid UK Driving Licence and access to car is required

Person Specification

Essential

Work Experience

Experience of delivering direct patient care in a healthcare setting, with evidence of safe practice and adherence to clinical procedures

Desirable

Experience working in renal services or community renal care

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of delivering direct patient care in a healthcare setting, with evidence of safe practice and adherence to clinical procedures

Desirable

Experience working in renal services or community renal care

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

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