Job summary
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1 x 22.5 hours per week - permanent post
To provide high quality nursing care within a haemodialysis setting.
Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for patients with End Stage Renal Failure attending for their haemodialysis treatment.
The post holder will complete renal based competencies upon appointment with the expectation to provide haemodialysis treatment without direct supervision after a 12-month period.
Contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care by participating in good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.
Main duties of the job
Band 5 Haemodialysis Nurse
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting career opportunity for you. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust's Renal Services provides haemodialysis for in-patients and out-patients within our main hospital as well as our surrounding satellite units. We currently provide haemodialysis in hospital for both acute and chronic patients.
You will be required to deliver a high standard of care and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. Applicants should be highly motivated, with excellent communication skills in order to work closely with the multidisciplinary team. Good problem solving and organizational skills are essential.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and committed to providing a high quality, patient centered experience. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic renal team, involved in a number of new initiatives.
If you would like further information or would like to come for an informal visit, please contact Senior Sister Stacey Howe 01902 695455 or Lead Nurse for Dialysis and Renal Services Julie Sproson on 01902 692497.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice within the NMC Code.
Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient's haemodialysis care, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in the rotation programme to our satellite units.
To participate on the on-call rota for the renal unit.
Use evidence-based practice.
Maintain accurate and legible records.
Maintain a pleasant and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Report to senior staff to maintain effective communication.
Act as a positive health educator at all times.
Maintain professional development and attend courses and training as required by the post including mandatory training.
Undertake duties as requested to meet the needs of the service within the limits of the grade.
Adhere to and promote Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice within the NMC Code.
Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient's haemodialysis care, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in the rotation programme to our satellite units.
To participate on the on-call rota for the renal unit.
Use evidence-based practice.
Maintain accurate and legible records.
Maintain a pleasant and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Report to senior staff to maintain effective communication.
Act as a positive health educator at all times.
Maintain professional development and attend courses and training as required by the post including mandatory training.
Undertake duties as requested to meet the needs of the service within the limits of the grade.
Adhere to and promote Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Person Specification
NMC Pin Number
Essential
- NMC Qualification
- Previous experience of working within an acute environment
Haemodialysis experience
Desirable
- Evidence of haemodialysis competency eg: certificates / documents
- Experience of working in a haemodialysis setting
- To have worked in a ward environment post registration
Person Specification
NMC Pin Number
Essential
- NMC Qualification
- Previous experience of working within an acute environment
Haemodialysis experience
Desirable
- Evidence of haemodialysis competency eg: certificates / documents
- Experience of working in a haemodialysis setting
- To have worked in a ward environment post registration
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
