Job summary
Join Our Team: Experienced Dialysis Nurse Wanted for Satellite Unit
Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge in a patient-centred environment?
We are seeking ahighly motivated and enthusiastic Dialysis Nurse to join our supportive nurse-led satellite unit team, delivering high quality, individualised care to patients with chronic kidney disease.
About the Role
Our satellite unit provides life-sustaining haemodialysis treatment, allowing for strong, long-term nurse-patient relationships. You will work closely with a dynamic multi disciplinary team, including nephrologists, specialist nurses and dietitians, to provide holistic care and support to our patients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills and gain experience in renal nursing, with comprehensive training provided if needed.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
- Assess , plan, deliver, and evaluate all aspects of nursing care for patients requiring haemodilaysis.
- Manage and amintain all types of vascular access, including AV fistulas , grafts and central venous catheters .
- Monitor patients conditions during treatment, identify and manage potential complications (e.g., hypotension, bleeding) and act on changes in blood results.
- Educate patients and their families on managing their condition, diet, fluid restrictions, and self-care to promote well being and independence.
- Act as a shift coordinator when required, supervising junior staff and contributing to the smooth running of the unit .
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and adhere to strict infection prevention measures.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview: The document outlines the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications for a Staff Nurse position at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Description
- Position: Staff Nurse, Band 5, Ref 321-RN5-25.
- Hours: 37.5 per week.
- Reports to: Sister/Charge Nurse for managerial accountability; Matron for professional accountability.
- Supports management of unregistered workforce and students.
Nursing Midwifery at Oxford University Hospitals
- Focus on evidence-based, individualized patient care.
- Commitment to staff development and research.
- Values include compassion, respect, excellence, learning, delivery, and improvement.
Scope of Role
- Provide exceptional patient care and manage nursing for a defined caseload.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain high nursing standards and develop specialist knowledge.
Patient Care
- Responsible for patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Document care accurately and respond to emergencies.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
Professional Practice
- Ensure evidence-based clinical practice and maintain necessary skills.
- Engage with IT systems and promote information management.
- Support education for less experienced staff.
Leadership Management
- Comply with health regulations and contribute to quality improvement.
- Report incidents and ensure appropriate waste management.
- Discuss personal development needs during appraisals.
Education Training
- Involved in departmental education programs and complete competency frameworks.
- Mentor less experienced staff and undertake mandatory training.
Improving Quality Developing Practice
- Maintain professional development and engage in research.
- Share knowledge with the multi-disciplinary team and promote evidence-based care.
Trust Statements
- Responsibilities include health and safety compliance, infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
- Adhere to equal opportunities and smoking policies.
Terms Conditions of Employment
- Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; criminal convictions must be disclosed.
Person Specification Education Training Qualification Experience
- Essential: Registered Nurse, UK degree in Nursing, ongoing professional development.
- Desirable: Post-graduate qualification.
Clinical Practice
- Essential: Knowledgeable, able to work independently, and document effectively.
- Desirable: Competent in administering intravenous medicines.
Leadership Management
- Essential: Excellent communication, prioritization, and role modeling skills.
- Desirable: Experience in managing clinical incidents.
Improving Quality Developing Practice
- Essential: Understanding of current professional issues and ability to identify learning needs.
- Desirable: Contribute to policy development.
Values Behaviours
- Essential: Compassionate, pride in care quality, and commitment to improvement.
Personal Qualities Physical Attributes
- Essential: Motivated, resilient, professional appearance, and able to perform physical procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview: The document outlines the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications for a Staff Nurse position at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Description
- Position: Staff Nurse, Band 5, Ref 321-RN5-25.
- Hours: 37.5 per week.
- Reports to: Sister/Charge Nurse for managerial accountability; Matron for professional accountability.
- Supports management of unregistered workforce and students.
Nursing Midwifery at Oxford University Hospitals
- Focus on evidence-based, individualized patient care.
- Commitment to staff development and research.
- Values include compassion, respect, excellence, learning, delivery, and improvement.
Scope of Role
- Provide exceptional patient care and manage nursing for a defined caseload.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain high nursing standards and develop specialist knowledge.
Patient Care
- Responsible for patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Document care accurately and respond to emergencies.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
Professional Practice
- Ensure evidence-based clinical practice and maintain necessary skills.
- Engage with IT systems and promote information management.
- Support education for less experienced staff.
Leadership Management
- Comply with health regulations and contribute to quality improvement.
- Report incidents and ensure appropriate waste management.
- Discuss personal development needs during appraisals.
Education Training
- Involved in departmental education programs and complete competency frameworks.
- Mentor less experienced staff and undertake mandatory training.
Improving Quality Developing Practice
- Maintain professional development and engage in research.
- Share knowledge with the multi-disciplinary team and promote evidence-based care.
Trust Statements
- Responsibilities include health and safety compliance, infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
- Adhere to equal opportunities and smoking policies.
Terms Conditions of Employment
- Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; criminal convictions must be disclosed.
Person Specification Education Training Qualification Experience
- Essential: Registered Nurse, UK degree in Nursing, ongoing professional development.
- Desirable: Post-graduate qualification.
Clinical Practice
- Essential: Knowledgeable, able to work independently, and document effectively.
- Desirable: Competent in administering intravenous medicines.
Leadership Management
- Essential: Excellent communication, prioritization, and role modeling skills.
- Desirable: Experience in managing clinical incidents.
Improving Quality Developing Practice
- Essential: Understanding of current professional issues and ability to identify learning needs.
- Desirable: Contribute to policy development.
Values Behaviours
- Essential: Compassionate, pride in care quality, and commitment to improvement.
Personal Qualities Physical Attributes
- Essential: Motivated, resilient, professional appearance, and able to perform physical procedures.
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC PIN, experience in renal or acute setting , excellent communication skills and organisational skills, empathetic, good computer skills cation skillsand excellent organisational skills, excellent computer skills and empathetic
Desirable
- Renal Course , Worked in a Dialysis setting ,car driver , flexible
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC PIN, experience in renal or acute setting , excellent communication skills and organisational skills, empathetic, good computer skills cation skillsand excellent organisational skills, excellent computer skills and empathetic
Desirable
- Renal Course , Worked in a Dialysis setting ,car driver , flexible
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Milton Keynes Renal Unit
Standing Way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
