Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you NMC Registered Nurse (or are due to qualify) and looking to take on an exciting opportunity within dialysis?

We have an exciting opportunity in our Blackburn clinic for a nurse who wants to make a difference in our patients lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures with the aim to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programmed Academy.

You will be responsible for taking ownership of care programmes for renal patients, following the tailored care plans as per Consultant instructions and ensuring clinical activity is appropriately documented in the patient medical record. Further responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and monitoring dialysis machines and systems in line with Diaveurm processes; reviewing pre and post haemodialysis care with patients; working in a multi-disciplinary team etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NMC Registered General Nurse Awareness and understanding of NMC code of professional conduct
• Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
• 1 year+ experience in general nursing /newly qualified nurse applications are also welcomed
• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 7am to 6:30pm and please note that there are no nights or Sunday working
• Competitive Salary of up to £32,422 depending on dialysis experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks)

• Paid breaks

• A focus on internal development and career progression with opportunities to undertake relevant study
• 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Christmas and New Years Day off

• Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

• Life Assurance, Peppy, Stakeholder Company Pension

• Referral scheme paying up to £1,000

Please note that for this role you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

COME GROW WITH US!

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.

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

Diaverum

Address

Blackburn

BB1 2PW

Employer's website

https://global.diaverum.com/ (Opens in a new tab)