Band 5/6 Renal Nurse - CAPD
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our busy CAPD Unit at Heartlands. The post will be a band 5/6 post depending on experience.
The CAPD unit is an outpatient based unit who provide care and support for patients who require treatment for End Stage Renal Failure.
Our working times are from 8am -- 4pm Monday to Friday.
We provide holistic care and education to a variety of patients with complex kidney conditions.
Patients are able to perform peritoneal dialysis at home which allows them to continue working and maintain their independence and quality of life.
Our PD programme has grown considerably over the last 2 years and we need a nurse who will be able to support this growing population
We currently have approximately 130 patients on PD. The patients are offered various forms of treatment including CAPD, APD and AAPD.
We are currently expanding our patient numbers with a focus on channelling them towards this dialysis modality.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse with excellent communication skills who is committed to the care and treatment of renal patients undertaking PD as a home therapy and is able to excel in a busy environment.
The role of a PD nurse is a very autonomous role and involves running nurse led outpatient clinics, monitoring PD inpatients, training patients how to perform their own PD and also visiting patients in the community and providing ongoing training and support.
It is preferable that the post holder has experience in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease and has an understanding of peritoneal dialysis and a strong understanding of chronic illness.
If you want to work within a positive and supportive team then please don't hesitate to contact us for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
The post holder will be required to work Monday to Friday with some flexibility in shift patterns.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-49269PM
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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