Band 3 Renal Technical Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 3 Renal Technical Assistant within one of Europe's largest dialysis programs. The individual will manage their own workload, assist in technical operations, and serve as a key contact for the home dialysis program. The position involves working across multiple areas, including ITU and other Trust hospitals, and may require extended periods of working alone off-site.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure a high level of safety and assurance for in-patient and home dialysis patients.
- Develop close working relationships with patients and carers.
- Ensure effective performance and maintenance of the water testing program.
- Assist the wider technical team with tasks such as equipment removal/swapping from patients' homes.
- Deliver stock across dialysis satellite clinics.
- Provide general assistance across the renal program when required.
Essential criteria
- *G.C.S.E. (Grade C or above)or equivalent in Mathematics and English
- *Computer literate with experience of working with spreadsheets and databases
- *Evidence of completion of Level 3 Qualification or above in Health / Social Care or 2 A levels or equivalent relevant experience
- *Able to communicate basic technical data both orally and electronically
- *Ability to interpret data, form a judgment and take appropriate action.
- *Able to identify when personal limitations have been reached and able to approach peers or manager for advice.
- *An ability to ensure targets are met by managing own time and workload effectively.
- *Able to maintain through training and research a knowledge of legislation governing the quality of water used in the treatment of renal patients
- *Organisational, Communication and Problem solving
- *Computer literate with standard IT / keyboard skills
- *Be confident in their ability to work alone.
- *An enthusiasm for the content of the post.
- *A self-motivated proactive person.
- *An understanding of confidentiality in the NHS.
- *Be aware of Health and safety regulations and work with own safety and that of others in mind.
- *Since the duties of the post require lifting and transporting equipment and supplies the need for fitness and an excellent health record are essential
- *Full United Kingdom Driving Licence.
Desirable criteria
- *Previous experience of working within the NHS.
- *Be able to demonstrate through experience and knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are looking for an individual who has the drive, enthusiasm and personality to become a key member of staff within one of Europe's largest dialysis programs. Working across multiple areas you will be responsible for planning/managing your own workload within his interesting role which involves assisting in the day-to-day technical operations of our hospital-based department, become a key department contact for our extensive home dialysis program through the forming of close working relationships. The varied role will allow the post holder to work within ITU and externally at other Trust hospitals. The role will involve extended periods working alone off site.
Main duties of the job
The key elements of the role will be ensuring that at all times that the service continues to provide a high level of safety and assurance to not only our in-patient population but patients choosing to self-treat within their homes. This will be done through the development of close working relationships with both patients, their carers and ensuring the effective performance and maintenance of our water testing program. The post holder will ensure at all times that UHB meet their commitment to both continue best practice and national standards. Within this varied interesting roll the post holder will enjoy working across various specialties including ITU, within other local Trus
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