Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the renal ward in the Trust.
The post holder will be primarily based on Ward 32, an 18 bedded renal in-patient ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, however, will be required to work within the remit of the Renal Services.
We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individual committed to high quality patient care within the renal setting. The post holder must have a flexible approach, and be committed to delivering high standards of patient focused care; this is an essential requirement of the post. The post holder will also be required to demonstrate professional attributes, including, diversity, dealing with change, able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity for a nurse to display excellent interpersonal and communication skills across the Renal MDT. We are looking for someone who will develop excellent clinical and leadership skills, who can make decisions and be a role model for the nursing workforce.
We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individual committed to high quality patient care within the renal setting.
Main duties of the job
Maintain the highest standard of patient care at all times. provide leadership and support to all members of the team and ensure they are conversant with the Trusts policies.
Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivery is appropriate and evidence based. Promote an effective learning environment for the multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates clinical expertise by role modelling patient centred practice to others.
Assess and implement any necessary actions to ensure the efficient management of the ward as directed by the Senior sister/ Charge Nurse
Demonstrates an appreciation of information technology to enable effective and efficient use of information in line with trust developments.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards) or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Participation in management development courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Evidence of Ward / Dept management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Fully aware of health and safety issues
- Proven Experience at Band 5
- National and local nutritional initiatives/policies
- NICE guidelines pertinent to Nutritional care of patients / service delivery
Desirable
- Previous experience of complaints handling
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards) or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Participation in management development courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Evidence of Ward / Dept management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Fully aware of health and safety issues
- Proven Experience at Band 5
- National and local nutritional initiatives/policies
- NICE guidelines pertinent to Nutritional care of patients / service delivery
Desirable
- Previous experience of complaints handling
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
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).
